The cheapest and fastest trains from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 2 trains that leave Old Town Station, San Diego, CA for Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA on Sun, Mar 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct trains cover the 141 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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$35 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA trains for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
761 Pacific Surfliner | 11:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h07 | 1:17 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 1:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 3:20 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 2:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 4:20 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 3:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 5:20 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 5:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 7:20 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 9:20 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 10:20 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 9:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 11:20 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 11:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 1:20 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 22 | |||||
587 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h14 | 2:24 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h14 | 3:24 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
591 Pacific Surfliner | 2:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 4:20 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
Trains from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:10, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 87 miles (141 km) distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 87 miles (141 km) |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 01:10 |
Last train 16:10 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Old Town Station, San Diego, CA and Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA from $19 (€15). 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 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, 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 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with several spaces for commuters and visitors.
- Casa Guadalajara
- Old Town Mexican Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.25
- Old Town Inn
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town
- Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- Trolley: Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 8, 9, 10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 88, 105, 150, 923, 928
- 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

