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

There are 3 options to travel between Fullerton, CA and San Francisco, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA is a train with an average price of $69.

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

A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $74.

A train is $110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $178.

The fastest way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 29m.

Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 2m.

Train takes on average 10h 43m.

The distance from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA is approximately 369 miles (594 km).

The average frequency per day from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA is:

• Around 127 flights per day.
• Around 13 trains per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fullerton, CA and San Francisco, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA:

• Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA.
• Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in San Francisco International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA and arrive in Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
• Travel with American Airlines to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 38 direct flights per day with American Airlines.

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Most travelers need at least three days in San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA, you can ride a cable car through steep streets, explore vibrant murals in the Mission District, and visit the Exploratorium, an interactive science museum. Take a scenic walk along the Embarcadero for views of the Bay Bridge and access to the Ferry Building Marketplace. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in nearby Napa Valley. Key sights include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, and Chinatown, each offering unique experiences from panoramic views to vibrant culture and cuisine.

Three to four days in San Francisco, CA, allows you to explore major attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, and neighborhoods like Chinatown and Haight-Ashbury, while also enjoying some of the city's renowned dining and cultural experiences.