There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or tram
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 Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 59m$36–86Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 5 to Katella-Civic Centerbus 50
5h 13m$20–31Drive 117.4 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitoscar 117.4 mi
2h 5m$22–31Train, tram
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Anaheim Street Stationtram Metro A Line
5h 5m$33–71
Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos is to bus and line 50 bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Katella-Civic Center via Los Angeles Union Station and Artic - Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
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.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Los Alamitos is 146 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 13m.
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 $30–85 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Katella-Civic Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 5 in around 5h 13m.
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
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Los Alamitos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Anaheim station.
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.
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