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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Fallbrookby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak) or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to OceansidebusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 27m
  2. Drive 192.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Fallbrookcar192.6 mi
    3h 21m
    $36–51
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to OceansidetrainPacific Surfliner
    7h 36m
    $43–104

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Main Av & Fallbrook St via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 5, and Vista Transit Center Stall 8 in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 5h 14m.

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