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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Los Alamitosby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or tram

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 59m
    $36–86
  2. Bus, line 50 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 5 to Katella-Civic Centerbus bus 50
    5h 13m
    $20–31
  3. Drive  117.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Los Alamitoscar car 117.4 mi
    2h 5m
    $22–31
  4. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Anaheim Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    5h 5m
    $33–71

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

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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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.

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