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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Fallbrook is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Fallbrook is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Fallbrook?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Fallbrook. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Main Av & Fallbrook St via Los Angeles, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Fallbrook?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Fallbrook is 218 miles. The road distance is 193.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Fallbrook without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $40 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Santa Barbara to Fallbrook, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Fallbrook bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Fallbrook?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Fallbrook is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Fallbrook bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Fallbrook?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Fallbrook is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Santa Barbara to Fallbrook.

Where can I stay near Fallbrook?

There are 579+ hotels available in Fallbrook.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to OceansidePacific Surfliner
7h 36m
$43–106
Drive 192.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Fallbrook192.6 mi
3h 21m
$36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to OceansideAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 3m

Santa Barbara to Fallbrook by train and bus (Amtrak)

35Weekly Services

7h 36mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Fallbrook.

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Distance: 217 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Main Av & Fallbrook St via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 5, and Vista Transit Center Stall 8 in around 8h 3m.

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