There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Disneyland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 21m$44–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
4h 53m$18–29Drive 121.3 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Disneylandcar 121.3 mi
2h 10m$23–32
Santa Barbara to Disneyland by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Disneyland is to bus which costs $18 - $29 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Disneyland is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Disneyland. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Disneyland Employee's Entrance via 5th / Hill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Disneyland station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Disneyland is 133 miles. The road distance is 122 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Disneyland without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Santa Barbara to Disneyland, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Disneyland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Disneyland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Disneyland is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $29 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Disneyland, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Disneyland via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Pershing Square Station, 5th / Hill, and Disneyland Employee's Entrance in around 4h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Disneyland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Disneyland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Disneyland is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Santa Barbara to Disneyland.
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