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Compare train, bus, and flight for Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €60, and a flight costs an average of €106.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€60 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €127 Average price |
11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $78 (€62).
A train is $59 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $134 (€106).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 37m.
Train takes on average 12h 7m.
- Around 58 flights per day.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 34 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fullerton, CA and San Francisco, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and arrive in San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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