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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Fullerton is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Fullerton is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Fullerton?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Fullerton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Fullerton?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Fullerton is 128 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Fullerton without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $90.

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

The train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station takes 3h 46m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Fullerton?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Fullerton is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $55 and takes 4h.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Fullerton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Fullerton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Fullerton?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Fullerton is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Santa Barbara to Fullerton.

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

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Where can I stay near Fullerton?

There are 1025+ hotels available in Fullerton.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
3h 46m
$30–90
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
4h
$17–55
Drive 119 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Fullerton119 mi
2h 10m
$22–32

Santa Barbara to Fullerton by train (Amtrak)

37Weekly Trains

3h 46mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.4 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $17–55 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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