There are 3 ways to get from Villa Park 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
4h 59m$42–92Drive 126.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Villa Park to Santa Barbaracar 126.5 mi
2h 18m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 12m$25–40
Villa Park to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villa Park to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Villa Park to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Villa Park to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Tustin-Chestnut and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Anaheim and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Villa Park to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Villa Park and Santa Barbara is 137 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Villa Park to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Villa Park to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Villa Park to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
Villa Park to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.
The best way to get from Villa Park to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Villa Park, 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 bus from Tustin-Chestnut to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Artic - Dock 5, Anaheim, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 12m.
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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Villa Park to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Villa Park to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villa Park to Santa Barbara is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Villa Park to Santa Barbara.
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