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

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Compare bus and train for San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $34.

Distance: 91 miles (147 km)

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from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA

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

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

Amtrak573 Pacific Surfliner
10:10AM2h10
Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
12:20PMFullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
$351One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak573 Pacific Surfliner
10:10AM2h10
Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
12:20PMFullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak595 Pacific Surfliner
09:10PM2h07
Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
11:17PMFullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
$351One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak573 Pacific Surfliner
10:01AM2h19
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
12:20PMFullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
$351One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak769 Pacific Surfliner
08:10AM2h10
Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
10:20AMFullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
$351One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak769 Pacific Surfliner
08:01AM2h19
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
10:20AMFullerton Station, Fullerton, CA
$351One-way
0 transfers

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

Travel to Fullerton, 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 San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between San Diego, CA and Fullerton, CA including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Fullerton, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 16m.

The distance from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA is approximately 91 miles (147 km).
The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 20 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from San Diego, CA and arrive in Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Fullerton, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Fullerton, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA often also extend their vacation to go to West Carson, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Tijuana, Santa Barbara, CA, Pasadena, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fullerton, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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