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Compare train, bus, 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 $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. 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 $41, and a bus costs an average of $47.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
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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.
769 Pacific Surfliner10:13 AM3h33Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA1:46 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
769 Pacific Surfliner10:13 AM3h33Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA1:46 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA58934:10 PM0h59Los Angeles International Airport5:09 PMSanta Barbara Airport$5481One-way0 transfers
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765 Pacific Surfliner8:13 AM3h34Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA11:47 AMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
765 Pacific Surfliner8:13 AM3h48Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA12:01 PMGoleta Station, Goleta, CA$431One-way0 transfers
769 Pacific Surfliner10:13 AM3h49Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA2:02 PMGoleta Station, Goleta, CA$431One-way0 transfers
UA479611:37 PM0h59Los Angeles International Airport12:36 AMSanta Barbara Airport$5481One-way0 transfers
UA2740 · UA546411:43 AM3h47Los Angeles International Airport3:30 PMSanta Barbara Airport$5581One-way1 transfer
UA2019 · UA4693:40 PM3h55Los Angeles International Airport7:35 PMSanta Barbara Airport$5581One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Travel to Santa Barbara, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $47 (€38).
A train is $208 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $249 (€201).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 4 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, bus, 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.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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