How to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA

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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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 91 miles (147 km)

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from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA

How to get from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak562 Pacific Surfliner
    6:41 AM2h08
    Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
    8:49 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Amtrak562 Pacific Surfliner
    6:41 AM2h08
    Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
    8:49 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Futura Net0
    8:29 AM1h20
    Fullerton, CA
    9:49 AMSan Diego, CA
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak794 Pacific Surfliner
    10:41 PM2h09
    Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
    12:50 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak790 Pacific Surfliner
    8:41 PM2h10
    Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
    10:51 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak786 Pacific Surfliner
    6:41 PM2h11
    Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
    8:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Futura Net0
    2:29 PM1h20
    Fullerton, CA
    3:49 PMSan Diego, CA
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Futura Net0
    6:12 AM1h22
    Fullerton, CA
    7:34 AMSan Diego, CA
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Futura Net0
    8:27 AM1h22
    Fullerton, CA
    9:49 AMSan Diego, CA
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA

Travel to San Diego, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Fullerton, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA is approximately 91 miles (147 km).
The average frequency per day from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA is:
  • Around 33 buses per day.
  • Around 23 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 23 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 32 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Anaheim, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Diego, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Diego, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In San Diego, CA, you can explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art, enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning skyline and naval ship views, and hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life, or experience a whale watching tour off the coast. Don't miss Balboa Park, with its museums and the San Diego Zoo, the historic USS Midway Museum, picturesque La Jolla Cove, the lively Gaslamp Quarter, and the beautiful Coronado Beach.
Three to four days are ideal to explore San Diego's main attractions, including its beaches, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and vibrant neighborhoods.
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