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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
$79
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
6 h 8 m
Average duration
6 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Maria, 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 Maria, CA to Anaheim, CA will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
It's difficult to get from Santa Maria, CA to Anaheim, CA without transferring at least once.
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner
4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner
4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner
4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner
4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific SurflinerTrains from Santa Maria, CA to Anaheim, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 18:13. The fastest train covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 6h 13m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 13m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 6:13 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Santa Maria, CA to Anaheim, CA trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner | 4:40 AM Santa Maria, CA | 6h08 | 10:48 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 1 transfer | |
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner | 10:35 AM Santa Maria, CA | 6h13 | 4:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center presents changing art, history, and cultural exhibitions in downtown Anaheim, combining a modern gallery with a historic Carnegie building.
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or coffee if service is provided.
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Most Santa Maria, CA to Anaheim, CA trains use the Santa Maria, South Nicholson Avenue (IHOP Restaurant) to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Maria, CA and Anaheim, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santa Maria, South Nicholson Avenue (IHOP Restaurant) is 1 km from Santa Maria city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Maria, South Nicholson Avenue (IHOP Restaurant) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: IHOP Restaurant on-site.
Wi-Fi is available at Santa Maria, South Nicholson Avenue (IHOP Restaurant). ATMs are available at Santa Maria, South Nicholson Avenue (IHOP Restaurant).
Ticket office support is available at Santa Maria, South Nicholson Avenue (IHOP Restaurant).
Available at Santa Maria, South Nicholson Avenue (IHOP Restaurant): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Maria, South Nicholson Avenue (IHOP Restaurant): Wheelchair accessible paths available.
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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