The cheapest and fastest trains from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 2 trains that leave Fullerton, CA for Santa Barbara, CA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £173.
Distance: 174 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£30 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £302 Average Price |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:18 Fullerton, CA | 3h37 | 16:55 Santa Barbara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Trains from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 18:57. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 18:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Fullerton, CA and Santa Barbara, CA from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fullerton, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Barbara, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Fullerton, CA and Santa Barbara, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with entrances on Santa Fe Avenue and Pomona Avenue.
- The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Heroes Bar & Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Fullerton Marriott at California State University
- The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim
- Holiday Inn Express Fullerton
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1 & 2 for Metrolink
- Hall 3: access to platform 3 for Amtrak
- Bus: OCTA routes 26, 43, 47, 143, 543
- Amtrak Thruway Bus Service
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- The Lark
- Santo Mezcal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Hotel Californian
- Harbor View Inn
- Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolley: Downtown Waterfront Shuttle
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available adjacent to the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Habit Burger Grill
- Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free for passengers
- Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
- Located near the platform
- Free
- The station consists of a single platform with a waiting area and parking facilities nearby.
- Bus: Santa Barbara MTD Line 6, Line 11
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