What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Los Alamitos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Katella-Civic Center via 5th / Hill, Norwalk Station and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Los Alamitos?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Anaheim via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Los Alamitos is 146 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $45 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos bus from?

Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos train from?

Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Anaheim station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos.

Where can I stay near Los Alamitos?

There are 1473+ hotels available in Los Alamitos.

Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or tram

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 59m
$45–89
Drive 117.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitoscar 117.4 mi
2h 5m
$22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
5h 25m
$23–35
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Anaheim Street Stationtram Metro A Line
5h 5m
$40–73

Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos by train and bus (Amtrak)

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4h 59mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Los Alamitos, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Anaheim every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, American Star Tours operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles once daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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