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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 train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a coach costs an average of £39.
Distance: 174 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA:
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA costing on average £39.
A train is £269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA costing on average £299.
Other travel options to Fullerton, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Coach takes on average 8h 35m.
Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-11.50. The journey takes 3h 58m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA
How to get to Fullerton, CA from Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
UA46496:330h58Santa Barbara Airport7:31Los Angeles International Airport£2081One-way0 changes
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- UA46496:330h58Santa Barbara Airport7:31Los Angeles International Airport£2081One-way0 changes
Fastest
- UA46496:330h58Santa Barbara Airport7:31Los Angeles International Airport£2081One-way0 changes
Other options
- UA2305 · UA175414:014h03Santa Barbara Airport18:04Los Angeles International Airport£2151One-way1 change
- UA2610 · UA150610:004h08Santa Barbara Airport14:08Los Angeles International Airport£2151One-way1 change
- UA5256 · UA142716:154h12Santa Barbara Airport20:27Los Angeles International Airport£2151One-way1 change
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This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA:
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA costing on average £39.
A train is £269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Fullerton, CA costing on average £299.
Other travel options to Fullerton, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Coach takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santa Barbara, CA and Fullerton, CA as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santa Barbara Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Santa Barbara, Bus station and arrive in Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA and arrive in Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fullerton, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Fullerton, CA by coach.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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