Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Anaheim

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Next departures to Anaheim

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Anaheim
    Destination location: Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Anaheim
    Destination location: Fullerton Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Anaheim
    Destination location: Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Anaheim
    Destination location: Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Anaheim
    Destination location: Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Anaheim.

Bus
Average Price$23 - $56Average Duration5h 30m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$39 - $69Average Duration4h 6m
16kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to Anaheim

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Anaheim. The journey takes about 4 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
4h 6mAverage Duration
$39Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Anaheim: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43
Average bus trip duration5h 30m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:20pm
Distance108 miles (174 km)
Latest bus departure9:55pm

Santa Barbara to Anaheim Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/28
$39
07/29
$39
Today
$39
07/31
$39
08/01
$39
08/02
$39
08/03
$39
08/04
$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Anaheim was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Anaheim, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $62 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Anaheim based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-07-31.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Barbara and Anaheim!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Barbara to Anaheim, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Barbara to Anaheim will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Anaheim while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Bus from Santa Barbara to Anaheim

You can also go to Anaheim by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Anaheim

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