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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 €31 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 €31, while a flight costs an average of €608.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€39 Average price | €608 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average €39.
A bus is €577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average €608.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€18. 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.
11:10 PM 0h57 Fullerton, CA 12:07 AM Santa Barbara, CA €207 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:10 PM 0h57 Fullerton, CA 12:07 AM Santa Barbara, CA €207 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:10 PM 0h57 Fullerton, CA 12:07 AM Santa Barbara, CA €207 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:35 AM 0h59 Fullerton, CA 6:34 AM Santa Barbara, CA €445 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average €39.
A bus is €577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average €608.
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 33 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.
- 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 to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines to go to Santa Barbara, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct flights per day with United.
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