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How to get fromFullerton to El Capitán State Beachby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Fullerton to El Capitán State Beach by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los AngelesbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    3h 55m

  2. Drive 138.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fullerton to El Capitán State Beachcar138.9 mi
    2h 28m
    $26–37

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    3h 58m
    $80–94

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeLAX - SBA
    3h 24m
    $92–283

  5. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    5h
    $136–168

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and El Capitán State Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to El Capitán State Beach via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Isla Vista in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $34–40 and the journey takes 3h 44m.

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