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Compare train, bus, 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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€33 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $41 (€32).
A bus is $209 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $235 (€187).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 11 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 train, bus, 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 Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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