There are 4 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Fullerton by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
1h 46m$48–53Drive 81.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel Valley to Fullerton81.6 mi
1h 29m$15–22Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 19mLine 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & Del Mar Heights Rd to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
3h 35m$29–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Fullerton is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Fullerton is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $14 - $22.
The distance between Carmel Valley and Fullerton is 83 miles. The road distance is 82.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Fullerton without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $45 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Carmel Valley to Fullerton, including transfers.
The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Fullerton is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $45 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 19m.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel Valley to Fullerton is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Carmel Valley to Fullerton.
There are 880+ hotels available in Fullerton.
What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $24–25 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 10m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Camino Del Mar & Del Mar Heights Rd to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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