What is the cheapest way to get from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Fallbrook and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from S Mission Rd & Fallbrook St and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Fallbrook and Santa Barbara is 217 miles. The road distance is 194.3 miles.

How do I travel from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $40 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fallbrook to Santa Barbara bus from?

Fallbrook to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Fallbrook to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Fallbrook to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Fallbrook to Santa Barbara is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 309+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Fallbrook to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
7h 29m
$44–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
7h 32m
$36–105
Drive 193.1 mi
1. Drive from Fallbrook to Santa Barbara193.1 mi
3h 22m
$36–51

Fallbrook to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

35Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.5 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Fallbrook, San Diego County, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Mission Rd & Fallbrook St to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Vista Transit Center Stall 8, Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 32m.

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