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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $40.
A bus is $408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $437.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
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How to get from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 765 Pacific Surfliner8:21 AM3h23Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA11:44 AMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 765 Pacific Surfliner8:21 AM3h23Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA11:44 AMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 765 Pacific Surfliner8:21 AM3h23Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA11:44 AMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 777 Pacific Surfliner2:21 PM3h24Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA5:45 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$411One-way0 transfers
- 769 Pacific Surfliner10:21 AM3h25Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA1:46 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$411One-way0 transfers
- 785 Pacific Surfliner6:21 PM3h35Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA9:56 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $40.
A bus is $408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $437.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fullerton, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Santa Barbara Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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