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Compare train and flight for Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A train is $394 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $436 (€352).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
How to get from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 777 Pacific Surfliner2:13 PM3h32Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA5:45 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 777 Pacific Surfliner2:13 PM3h32Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA5:45 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA479610:44 PM1h00Los Angeles International Airport11:44 PMSanta Barbara Airport$4951One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 769 Pacific Surfliner10:13 AM3h33Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA1:46 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
- 765 Pacific Surfliner8:13 AM3h34Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA11:47 AMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
- 785 Pacific Surfliner6:13 PM3h43Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA9:56 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
- UA54608:15 AM1h02Los Angeles International Airport9:17 AMSanta Barbara Airport$4951One-way0 transfers
- UA2681 · UA28666:45 PM4h00Los Angeles International Airport10:45 PMSanta Barbara Airport$5051One-way1 transfer
- UA469 · UA58621:25 PM4h12Los Angeles International Airport5:37 PMSanta Barbara Airport$5051One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A train is $394 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $436 (€352).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Anaheim, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Santa Barbara Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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