How to get from Santa Barbara to Anaheim by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Anaheim in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 80 bus from Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center) station to West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 50 bus from Artic - Dock 5 station to Katella-State College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min.

271min
Bus - 8080
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5050
Walk to Anaheim
Leaves from Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Barbara
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Southbound to Dtwn Ventura Vtc - Pvm - Gov Ctr -
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride)
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    190 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 5
    ID 8365
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Katella-State College
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Anaheim
    Walk to
    Anaheim
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 17, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 50

To get from Santa Barbara to Anaheim in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Transit Center station to Montecito & Rancheria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 50 bus from Artic - Dock 5 station to Katella-State College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min.

287min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5050
Walk to Anaheim
Leaves from Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Lower West Sb, Sbcc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montecito & Rancheria
    ID 189
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    239 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 5
    ID 8365
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Katella-State College
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Anaheim
    Walk to
    Anaheim
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Anaheim

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Anaheim, Los Angeles is approximately 137.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 271 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Anaheim by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Transit Center

Public transit stations close to Anaheim, Los Angeles

Anaheim is located at Anaheim, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is State College-Katella.

Train stations close to Anaheim:

  • Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
  • Orange Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Anaheim:

  • State College-Katella
  • Chapman Grand
  • Katella-State College

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 17, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 50

To get from Santa Barbara to Anaheim in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Transit Center station to Montecito & Rancheria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 50 bus from Artic - Dock 5 station to Katella-State College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min.

287min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5050
Walk to Anaheim
Leaves from Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Lower West Sb, Sbcc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montecito & Rancheria
    ID 189
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    239 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 5
    ID 8365
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Katella-State College
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Anaheim
    Walk to
    Anaheim
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Anaheim?

    The fastest way takes 271 minutes, using Bus line 80, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 50.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to Anaheim?

    The alternative route takes 287 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 50.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Anaheim in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Barbara to Anaheim in Los Angeles?

    The 80 bus line goes from Southbound to Dtwn Ventura Vtc - Pvm - Gov Ctr - station near Santa Barbara to West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) station near Anaheim in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Anaheim in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Anaheim in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Barbara to get to Anaheim in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 80 bus from the Southbound to Dtwn Ventura Vtc - Pvm - Gov Ctr - stop near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Barbara and Anaheim in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) stop, which is closest to Anaheim in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last train from Santa Barbara to Anaheim in Los Angeles?

    The last train from Santa Barbara to Anaheim in Los Angeles is the Pacific Surfliner line. It leaves the Santa Barbara station at 11:50 AM.

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