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

The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Fullerton and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Fullerton and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station station and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Fullerton to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Fullerton and Santa Barbara is 128 miles. The road distance is 119.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fullerton to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $65.

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

The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara takes 3h 31m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

Fullerton to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Fullerton to Santa Barbara train from?

Fullerton to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Fullerton to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Fullerton to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Fullerton to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Fullerton to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Fullerton to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Fullerton to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Fullerton to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Santa Barbara is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Fullerton to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Fullerton to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 304+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Fullerton to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Fullerton to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 31m
$30–65
Drive 119.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fullerton to Santa Barbaracar 119.1 mi
2h 9m
$22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
3h 55m
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)plane LAX - SBA
4h 24m
$46–234

Fullerton to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

37Weekly Trains

3h 31mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.4 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3h 55m.

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