There are 3 ways to get from Escondido to Fullerton by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit CenterSprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
2h 58m$12–30Line 308 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St308
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 54mDrive 80.8 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Fullerton80.8 mi
1h 26m$15–22
Escondido to Fullerton by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Fullerton is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Fullerton is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Escondido and Fullerton is 84 miles. The road distance is 81.3 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Fullerton without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 58m and costs $12 - $30.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Escondido to Fullerton, including transfers.
Escondido to Fullerton bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 station.
Escondido to Fullerton train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to Fullerton bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Hwy 101 & Plaza St station.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Fullerton Amtrak Station via Hwy 101 & Plaza St and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- 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
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Fullerton train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Fullerton is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Escondido to Fullerton.
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