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Compare bus, train, 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 bus with prices starting from $64. 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 bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$73 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price |
11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA
How to get from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK10:21 AM11h19Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA9:40 PMSan Francisco, CA$651One-way1 transfer
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769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK10:21 AM11h19Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA9:40 PMSan Francisco, CA$651One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA26576:39 PM1h26John Wayne Airport8:05 PMSan Francisco International Airport$4121One-way0 transfers
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765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK8:21 AM11h39Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA8:00 PMSan Francisco, CA$671One-way1 transfer
5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 6611 AMTRAK12:50 AM10h40Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA11:30 AMSan Francisco, CA$1171One-way2 transfers
769 Pacific Surfliner · 5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 6619 AMTRAK10:21 AM12h09Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA10:30 PMSan Francisco, CA$1281One-way3 transfers
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK6:21 PM11h24Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA5:45 AMSan Francisco, CA$651One-way1 transfer
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 6647 AMTRAK6:18 AM12h57Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA7:15 PMSan Francisco, CA$851One-way2 transfers
AS136110:00 AM1h30Los Angeles International Airport11:30 AMSan Francisco International Airport$2141One-way0 transfers
AA63788:45 AM1h33Los Angeles International Airport10:18 AMSan Francisco International Airport$2111One-way0 transfers
AA618511:31 AM1h39Los Angeles International Airport1:10 PMSan Francisco International Airport$2111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $0.25 (€0.20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $73 (€58).
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $155 (€123).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 2m.
Train takes on average 10h 43m.
- Around 95 flights per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 20 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA and arrive in Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in San Francisco International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and arrive in San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to San Francisco, CA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to San Francisco, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to San Francisco, CA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 35 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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