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Fullerton Museum Center
Local history museum in a landmark home with exhibits on Fullerton families, industry, and early city development.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Solana Beach, CA to Fullerton, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Solana Beach, CA to Fullerton, CA will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 3 buses from Solana Beach, CA to Fullerton, CA, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 115 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.

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Buses from Solana Beach, CA to Fullerton, CA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 48m.
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 48m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Solana Beach, CA to Fullerton, CA.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
The table below shows live departures for Solana Beach, CA to Fullerton, CA buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 1:45 PM Solana Beach, CA | 1h55 | 3:40 PM Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM Solana Beach, CA | 1h40 | 10:20 PM Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Local history museum in a landmark home with exhibits on Fullerton families, industry, and early city development.
Historic 1904 Victorian house museum offering guided tours, period rooms, and insight into Fullerton's early residential life.
Arts center in a former mansion campus with gallery shows, sculpture, and cultural programming in a landscaped historic setting.
Large botanical garden and walking area with themed plant collections, open lawns, and seasonal color on a university-adjacent site.
Lively historic core with walkable streets, vintage storefronts, nightlife, and public spaces that showcase the city's character.
Signature downtown green space with mature trees, walking paths, community events, and easy access to nearby historic blocks.
Classic orange-flavored milk tea with chewy tapioca pearls, tied to nearby Orange County’s influential Taiwanese boba scene popular with Fullerton locals.
Korean-marinated short ribs grilled at the table, reflecting the strong Korean food culture across North Orange County near Fullerton.
Mexican street tacos on corn tortillas, commonly filled with carne asada, al pastor, or carnitas and central to everyday eating in the area.
Warm Italian restaurant serving pasta, veal, seafood, and hearty red-sauce classics suited to a relaxed dinner out.
Modern Japanese hot pot venue known for individual shabu-shabu sets, quality meats, and a polished casual atmosphere.
Historic casual eatery famous for burgers and homestyle comfort food, popular with locals for a classic Fullerton experience.
Moderate for Southern California. Hotels can be pricey, but dining and local transit are manageable compared with nearby major tourist hubs like Los Angeles beach areas or Anaheim resorts.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants, 18-20% for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or card prompts; $1-2 is common for drinks.
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