There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 33m$75–127Drive 131.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA)car 131.9 mi
2h 22m$25–35Bus, line 43 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus 43 / ...
6h 29m$26–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana-SNA131.9 mi
2h 22m
Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Airport-Arrival Terminal via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Macarthur-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Santa Ana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 151 miles. The road distance is 132.7 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA), including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 43 bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Airport-Arrival Terminal via Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor And Macarthur, and Macarthur-Harbor in around 6h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana-SNA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
There are 1189+ hotels available in Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Barbara and Santa Ana Airport (SNA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.