There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
3h 23m$380–521Drive 128.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullertoncar 128.9 mi
2h 20m$24–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h$40–90Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
4h 54m$85–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Fullerton128.9 mi
2h 20m
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Goleta Station station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Fullerton is 128 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton, including transfers.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton is to train which takes 4h and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $110 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fullerton.
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There are 1039+ hotels available in Fullerton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Fullerton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.