The cheapest and fastest trains from Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 2 trains that leave Fullerton, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Thu, Feb 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest trains will take 39 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 and bus for Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
761 Pacific Surfliner | 2:18 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h39 | 2:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
765 Pacific Surfliner | 4:21 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h36 | 4:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
567 Pacific Surfliner | 5:21 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h36 | 5:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
769 Pacific Surfliner | 6:21 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h36 | 6:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
573 Pacific Surfliner | 8:21 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h36 | 8:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
777 Pacific Surfliner | 10:21 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h36 | 10:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
579 Pacific Surfliner | 11:21 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h36 | 11:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Wednesday, February 25 | ||||||
581 Pacific Surfliner | 12:21 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h36 | 12:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
785 Pacific Surfliner | 2:21 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h36 | 2:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
587 Pacific Surfliner | 3:25 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h39 | 4:04 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
591 Pacific Surfliner | 5:21 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h36 | 5:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 5:21 AM Fullerton, CA | 0h36 | 5:57 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 6:18 AM Fullerton, CA | 0h39 | 6:57 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
593 Pacific Surfliner | 6:21 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h36 | 6:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
595 Pacific Surfliner | 7:18 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0h39 | 7:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 23:18 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Fullerton, CA and Los Angeles, CA from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fullerton, CA to Los Angeles, CA
- 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
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
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