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

The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Fullerton and Mission Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton station to Mission Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Anacapa & Sola via Los Angeles Union Station and Cabrillo & Anacapa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Fullerton and Mission Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Fullerton station to Mission Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara?

The distance between Fullerton and Mission Santa Barbara is 131 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $40 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 33 bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Mission Santa Barbara?

There are 275+ hotels available in Mission Santa Barbara.

Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 16m
$43–86
Drive 120.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbaracar 120.4 mi
2h 13m
$22–32
Bus, line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Cabrillo & Anacapa to Anacapa & Solabus 33
5h 37m
$26–41
Train, bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to State & Pueblobus 11
6h 7m
$86–110

Fullerton to Mission Santa Barbara by train, bus, and foot

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.7 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Mission Santa Barbara via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Anacapa & Sola in around 5h 37m.

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