There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Garden Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 15m$75–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
4h 29m$21–32Drive 123.1 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Garden Grovecar 123.1 mi
2h 14m$23–33
Santa Barbara to Garden Grove by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Garden Grove is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Garden Grove is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Garden Grove. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Katella-Harbor via Los Angeles Union Station and Artic - Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Garden Grove. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Anaheim via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Garden Grove is 136 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Garden Grove without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Santa Barbara to Garden Grove, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Garden Grove bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Garden Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Garden Grove is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Garden Grove, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Anaheim every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Katella-Harbor via Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 5 in around 4h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Garden Grove bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Garden Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Anaheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Garden Grove is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Santa Barbara to Garden Grove.
There are 1825+ hotels available in Garden Grove.