From Stanton, Silver Bullet offers a way to add an inverted coaster to a Knott’s Berry Farm day in Buena Park, California. Its six inversions and 55 mph top speed make it one of the park’s high-thrill rides; check its height, accessibility and ticket information before you go.
- Location: Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620.
- Ride time: 2 minutes 30 seconds.
- Minimum height: Check the park’s ride information for the current requirement.
Finding Silver Bullet at Knott’s
Silver Bullet is inside Knott’s Berry Farm, at 8039 Beach Boulevard in Buena Park. Once you’re in the park, use its map to locate the ride and plan your route around the attractions you want to visit.
If you’re choosing another coaster for your day, what to know about GhostRider at Knott’s Berry Farm can help you compare a second ride.
What kind of ride is Silver Bullet?
Silver Bullet is an inverted roller coaster built by Bolliger & Mabillard. Its track runs 3,125 feet, reaches 146 feet in height, and includes a 109-foot drop and six inversions. The ride reaches 55 mph and lasts 2 minutes 30 seconds.
Silver Bullet opened on December 7, 2004. Its suspended trains travel beneath the track, giving the coaster its inverted design.
Height and accessibility information
Check the park’s current height and accessibility requirements before joining the queue. Knott’s directs guests to its Ride Information page for height requirements and to its accessibility page for more detailed physical requirements.
Silver Bullet is among the rides equipped with a body harness, which guests may request if they meet the ride criteria. Loose articles are not allowed on the ride platform. You can leave them with a non-riding member of your party or use a single-use ride locker; the locker size is 10 × 13 × 17 inches.
Hours, closures and ticket details
Knott’s Berry Farm is open every day except Christmas Day, but daily hours vary. Ticket choices include park tickets, season passes, group tickets for groups of 15 or more, and military tickets.
For a single ride on one particular attraction, Knott’s offers a date-specific Single Use Fast Lane. Fast Lane kiosks are near the entrances of select high-thrill attractions.
Check the official site before you go for the park calendar, ticket details and scheduled ride closures; operating information can change without notice, and individual rides may close without appearing on the planned-closures list.
Getting to Silver Bullet from Stanton
Silver Bullet is about 2.8 miles from Chester Inn Motel, an approximately 11-minute drive. The park’s address is 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620; you can pair the ride with another Knott’s coaster, GhostRider.
For public transit, OCTA buses connect from Buena Park Metrolink station along Beach Boulevard to the park gates. Rideshare services can drop guests at the Main Entrance loading zone.
If you’re driving, Knott’s says standard parking costs $35 for autos and motorcycles and $40 for buses or RVs; special-event prices may differ. Parking lots open approximately one hour before the theme park.
FAQs
How many inversions does Silver Bullet have?
Silver Bullet has six inversions and a 3,125-foot track.
How long is the Silver Bullet ride?
The ride duration is 2 minutes 30 seconds.
Can you bring loose items onto Silver Bullet?
No. Loose articles are not allowed on the ride platform; leave them with a non-riding member of your party or use a ride locker.
Where can you check for ride closures?
Knott’s directs guests to its Scheduled Ride Closures page for planned closures and cautions that individual rides may occasionally close without being listed.