Silver Bullet is a steel inverted roller coaster in the Ghost Town area of Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. Its six inversions and listed 2-minute-30-second ride make it a distinct stop within the park; check the operating calendar and ride information before you go.
- Location: Ghost Town at Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620.
- Ride duration: 2 minutes 30 seconds.
- Hours and tickets: Check the park calendar for operating hours and ticket links.
Finding Silver Bullet at Knott’s Berry Farm
Silver Bullet is in the Ghost Town area of Knott’s Berry Farm, at 8039 Beach Blvd in Buena Park. Use the park map to orient yourself within the park and locate Ghost Town before heading to the ride. If you’re planning a wider park visit, see this guide to planning a Knott’s Berry Farm visit from Fullerton.
Silver Bullet is one of several named rides at Knott’s. If you’re comparing coaster stops, you can also read about HangTime’s hours, tickets, and ride details.
Ride features and rider requirements
Silver Bullet is an inverted steel coaster manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard. It opened on December 7, 2004, and the ride lasts 2 minutes 30 seconds.
The coaster stands 146 feet tall, has a 109-foot drop, and runs along 3,125 feet of track. It reaches 55 mph and has six inversions.
The minimum rider height is 54 inches. A body harness is available on request for eligible riders with disabilities. Knott’s directs guests to its ride information page for height requirements and its accessibility information page for additional ride restrictions and requirements. Check those official resources for requirements that apply to your visit.
Checking hours and temporary closures
Silver Bullet’s operating status can change, so check the ride closure listings and park calendar before setting your schedule. Park operating dates and hours may change without notice; use the calendar for current operating hours.
Knott’s Berry Farm is open every day except Christmas Day. The scheduled ride closures page shows listed closures, but rides not on that list may occasionally close, and information may change without notice.
The calendar also links to park tickets and admission offers; no specific ticket price is provided here. Ride admission and park admission are different planning questions, so use the park’s ticket information to confirm what you need. Before you go: check the official site before you go, including the calendar and ride closure listings.
Traveling to Knott’s from the hotel
Silver Bullet is about 1.9 miles from Fullerton Inn, roughly a 10-minute drive. If you’re driving, Knott’s lists standard parking at $35 for autos and motorcycles and $40 for buses and RVs; special-event parking may cost a different amount. Parking lots open approximately one hour before the theme park opens.
Knott’s says guests can also use rideshare services, hotel shuttles, Metrolink trains, or OCTA buses. OCTA buses serve Beach Boulevard from the Buena Park Metrolink station toward the park gates. For details on the hotel as a starting point, see Fullerton Inn.
FAQs
Where is Silver Bullet at Knott’s Berry Farm?
It is in the Ghost Town area of Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.
How long is the Silver Bullet ride?
Its listed duration is 2 minutes 30 seconds.
How can you check whether Silver Bullet is operating?
Review Knott’s scheduled ride closures page and park calendar. Unlisted rides may occasionally close, and information can change without notice.
Where can you find Silver Bullet’s accessibility requirements?
Knott’s accessibility information page provides additional ride restrictions and requirements.