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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 an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€33 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €20 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 €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average €33.
A bus is €300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average €324.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Tickets start at around €33 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-12.84. The journey takes 3h 34m versus 2h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
UA56196:45 PM0h57Los Angeles International Airport7:42 PMSanta Barbara Airport€2301One-way0 transfers
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- UA56196:45 PM0h57Los Angeles International Airport7:42 PMSanta Barbara Airport€2301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA56196:45 PM0h57Los Angeles International Airport7:42 PMSanta Barbara Airport€2301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- UA479610:35 PM0h57Los Angeles International Airport11:32 PMSanta Barbara Airport€2301One-way0 transfers
- UA589312:47 PM0h57Los Angeles International Airport1:44 PMSanta Barbara Airport€2301One-way0 transfers
- UA2681 · UA28666:45 PM4h00Los Angeles International Airport10:45 PMSanta Barbara Airport€2391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average €33.
A bus is €300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average €324.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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