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California Academy of Sciences
Renowned science museum with rainforest dome, aquarium, and planetarium. Interactive exhibits make it a standout for all ages.
Cheapest price on Oct 24
$67
Average ticket price on Oct 24
$101
Fastest journey on Oct 24
10 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
12 h 9 m
Trains on Oct 24
4
Distance
594 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
It's difficult to get from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA without transferring at least once.
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 Connecting Bus
5811 Connecting Bus · 711 Gold Runner · 6611 Connecting Bus
769 Pacific Surfliner · 5719 Connecting Bus · 719 Gold Runner · 6619 Connecting Bus
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight · 6619 Connecting Bus
5811 Connecting Bus · 711 Gold Runner · 6611 Connecting Bus
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 Connecting Bus
769 Pacific Surfliner · 5719 Connecting Bus · 719 Gold Runner · 6619 Connecting Bus
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight · 6619 Connecting BusTrains from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $97 (€81) but you can travel from only $26 (€22) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 369 miles (594 km) distance in 12h 19m.
Distance 369 miles (594 km) |
Average train duration 12h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€81) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 12h 19m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight · 6619 Connecting Bus | 8:21 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 14h09 | 10:30 PM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
769 Pacific Surfliner · 5719 Connecting Bus · 719 Gold Runner · 6619 Connecting Bus | 10:21 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 12h09 | 10:30 PM San Francisco, CA | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, October 24 | |||||
5811 Connecting Bus · 711 Gold Runner · 6611 Connecting Bus | 12:50 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 10h40 | 11:30 AM San Francisco, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Renowned science museum with rainforest dome, aquarium, and planetarium. Interactive exhibits make it a standout for all ages.
Major fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park with American art, textiles, and a panoramic tower. A classic cultural highlight.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with landmark architecture and strong global collections. Essential for art-focused visitors.
Large urban park with gardens, lakes, museums, and trails. It is a must for relaxing, walking, and seeing several major attractions.
Steeply curving block lined with flowers and grand homes. This famous street offers classic photos and a quintessential San Francisco scene.
Popular waterfront promenade with bay views, piers, and ferries. Great for walking, people-watching, and connecting to nearby sights.
A crusty loaf with a tangy flavor shaped by the city’s historic wild yeast culture. It is one of San Francisco’s most iconic foods.
Fresh local Dungeness crab, often cracked and served simply or in cioppino. It is a Bay Area seasonal specialty tied to the fishing waterfront.
A tomato-based seafood stew created by Italian American fishermen in North Beach. It is a classic San Francisco dish built from the day’s catch.
Celebrated fine dining destination known for inventive tasting menus and polished service in an elegant, intimate setting.
Historic North Beach seafood house famous for cioppino, crab, and old-school San Francisco waterfront charm.
Legendary Mission taqueria known for large Mission-style burritos and a lively, no-frills local atmosphere.
Very high hotel, dining, and transport costs make San Francisco pricier than most US cities and many major tourist destinations.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and round up or tip $1 at cafes for good service.
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Most Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA trains use the Fullerton Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare Fullerton, CA and San Francisco, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Fullerton Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Old Spaghetti Factory, Heroes Bar & Grill
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Fullerton Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Fullerton Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fullerton Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Fullerton Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fullerton Station.
Nearby hotels include Fullerton Marriott at California State University, The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim, Holiday Inn Express Fullerton.
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