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Compare train and bus for Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 15m.
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How to get from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 AM1h15Fullerton, CA5:45 AMSan Diego, CA$261One-way0 transfers
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4:30 AM1h15Fullerton, CA5:45 AMSan Diego, CA$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:30 AM1h15Fullerton, CA5:45 AMSan Diego, CA$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:30 AM1h15Fullerton, CA4:45 AMSan Diego, CA$271One-way0 transfers
7:10 PM2h00Fullerton, CA9:10 PMSan Diego, CA$281One-way0 transfers
8:10 PM1h30Fullerton, CA9:40 PMSan Diego, CA$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 22 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fullerton, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Anaheim, CA and arrive in San Diego, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- 21 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 30 direct buses per day with Infobus.
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