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Compare bus and train for Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. 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 bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€34 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m 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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The best way to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $42 (€33).
A bus is $362 (€289) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $392 (€312).
Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santa Barbara, CA and Anaheim, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santa Barbara Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA and arrive in Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Barbara, Bus station and arrive in Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Anaheim, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Anaheim, CA by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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