There are 3 ways to get from South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Anaheim to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 39m$42–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
6h 31m$24–42Drive 130.5 mi
- Drive from South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbaracar 130.5 mi
2h 23m$24–35
South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $24 - $45 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Sunflower-Bristol and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between South Coast Plaza and Santa Barbara is 144 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.
The best way to get from South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between South Coast Plaza, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Anaheim to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Sunflower-Bristol, Artic - Dock 1, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anaheim to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from South Coast Plaza to Santa Barbara.
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