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How to get fromCarson to Fullertonby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Carson to Fullerton by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 16m
    $17–25

  2. Drive  23.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carson to Fullertoncar car 23.7 mi
    31 min
    $5–7

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 35m
    $16–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carson to Fullertontaxi taxi 23.7 mi
    31 min
    $85–110

  5. Line 192 bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Los Cerritos Center Layoverbus bus 192
    2. Take the bus from 183Rd-Los Cerritos Center to Orangethorpe-Highlandbus bus 30
    2h 35m
    $5

  6. Line 3 bus, line 173 bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Carson St + Moneta Av to Pacific Av at 10th Stbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Pacific & 10th NE to Gridley & 187th NEbus bus 173 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gridley-187Th to Orangethorpe-Highlandbus bus 30
    3h 19m
    $5–6

Carson to Fullerton by bus, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carson & Moneta SE to Orangethorpe-Highland via Del Amo Station Bay 2, Los Cerritos Center Layover, and 183Rd-Los Cerritos Center in around 2h 35m.

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