The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Barbara, CA for Fullerton, CA every day 1 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 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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 Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. 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 £18, and a flight costs an average of £159.
Distance: 174 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £330 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
790 Pacific Surfliner | 00:18 Goleta Station, Goleta, CA | 4h21 | 04:39 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 00:33 Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 4h06 | 04:39 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
11 Coast Starlight · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 02:19 Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 4h20 | 06:39 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 1 change | |
11 Coast Starlight · 5818 AMTRAK | 02:19 Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 8h41 | 11:00 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 1 change | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 02:38 Goleta Station, Goleta, CA | 4h01 | 06:39 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 02:57 Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA | 3h42 | 06:39 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:49 Santa Barbara, CA | 3h50 | 19:39 Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 18:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Santa Barbara, CA and Fullerton, CA from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santa Barbara, CA and Fullerton, CA
- 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
- 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
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