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Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center
Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center presents changing art, history, and cultural exhibitions in downtown Anaheim, combining a modern gallery with a historic Carnegie building.
Cheapest price on Oct 30
$38
Average ticket price on Oct 30
$39
Fastest journey on Oct 30
4 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Oct 30
6 h 37 m
Trains on Oct 30
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 2 trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 6 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the slowest trains will take 9 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 19:19. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (177 km) distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 7:19 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA trains for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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782 Pacific Surfliner | 12:45 PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 3h54 | 4:39 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 12:45 PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 4h15 | 5:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
786 Pacific Surfliner | 3:04 PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 3h35 | 6:39 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
786 Pacific Surfliner | 3:04 PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 3h56 | 7:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 4:40 PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 4h20 | 9:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 4:40 PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 3h59 | 8:39 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
11 Coast Starlight · 5818 Connecting Bus | 6:19 PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 9h21 | 3:40 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 1 transfer | |
11 Coast Starlight · 5818 Connecting Bus | 6:19 PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 8h51 | 3:10 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 1 transfer | |
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![]() | 1:19 AM Santa Barbara, CA | 9h06 | 10:25 AM Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 28 | |||||
794 Pacific Surfliner | 7:00 PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 4h00 | 11:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 7:00 PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 3h39 | 10:39 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA trains use the Santa Barbara Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Barbara, CA and Anaheim, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santa Barbara Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Lark, Santo Mezcal
Ticket office support is available at Santa Barbara Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Barbara Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Barbara Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Barbara Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Barbara Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Californian, Harbor View Inn, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara.
Goleta Station is 1 km from Santa Barbara city centre. Public transport options include:
Goleta Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Habit Burger Grill, Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Ticket office support is available at Goleta Station. Information desks are located near the platform.
Available at Goleta Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Goleta Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Goleta Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta.
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center is 4 km from Anaheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: JT Schmid's Restaurant & Brewery, The Catch
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ayres Hotel Anaheim, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Anaheim Maingate Near Angel Stadium, Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim Orange.
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