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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. 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 train costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $557.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $557 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA:
A train is $14 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA costing on average $53 (€53).
A train is $518 (€518) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA costing on average $557 (€557).
Other travel options to Fullerton, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Flight takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $557 (€557) compared to roughly $20 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-536.53 (€-536.53). The journey takes 3h 38m versus 2h 31m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:45 PM6h55Santa Barbara, CA5:40 AMFullerton, CA$621One-way0 transfers
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- 10:45 PM6h55Santa Barbara, CA5:40 AMFullerton, CA$621One-way0 transfers
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- 10:45 PM6h55Santa Barbara, CA5:40 AMFullerton, CA$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA:
A train is $14 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA costing on average $53 (€53).
A train is $518 (€518) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA costing on average $557 (€557).
Other travel options to Fullerton, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Flight takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santa Barbara, CA and Fullerton, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA and arrive in Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Santa Barbara Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Barbara, Bus station and arrive in Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
- Travel with United to go to Fullerton, CA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Fullerton, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fullerton, CA by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with United.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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