There are 8 ways to get from Hawthorne to Fullerton by tram, bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, line 4 bus, train
best- Take the tram from Hawthorne / Lennox Station to Norwalk Station
- Take the bus from C Line Station to Metrolink Station4
- Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Fullerton
2h 3mDrive 26.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hawthorne to Fullerton26.8 mi
34 min$5–8Line 40 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hawthorne / El Segundo to Patsaouras Transit Plaza40
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton91-PV Line / ...
3h 1m$8–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hawthorne-HHR to Fullerton26.8 mi
34 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Hawthorne to Fullerton26.8 mi
34 min$120–150Tram, train
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Union Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton91-PV Line / ...
2h 19m$10–13Line 40 bus, train via Alameda / Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Hawthorne / El Segundo to Alameda / Los Angeles40
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
3h 1m$15–18Line 40 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hawthorne / El Segundo to Alameda / Los Angeles40
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 7m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hawthorne to Fullerton is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Hawthorne to Fullerton is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Hawthorne to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Hawthorne / El Segundo and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Hawthorne station to Fullerton. However, there are services departing from Hawthorne / Lennox Station and arriving at Fullerton via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Hawthorne and Fullerton is 27 miles. The road distance is 27 miles.
The best way to get from Hawthorne to Fullerton without a car is to tram and line 4 bus and train which takes 2h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Hawthorne to Fullerton, including transfers.
Hawthorne to Fullerton bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hawthorne / El Segundo station.
Hawthorne to Fullerton train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line.
Hawthorne to Fullerton bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Hawthorne, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hawthorne / El Segundo to Fullerton Amtrak Station via Alameda / Los Angeles and Los Angeles in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Hawthorne / Lennox Station to Norwalk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $4–6
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–9
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 562-929-5550
- Website
- norwalk.org
Bus from C Line Station to Metrolink Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.norwalk.org/departments_services/norwalk_transit_system_nts/index.php
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Hawthorne / El Segundo to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Hawthorne / El Segundo to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Santa Monica Taxi
- Phone
- +1 310.444.4444
- Website
- facebook.com
Metro Cab Santa Monica
- Phone
- +1 310-444-7777
- Website
- metrocabsm.com
https://www.smgov.net/
- Website
- smgov.net
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-308-0700
- Website
- beverlyhills.unitedtaxi.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Independent Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hawthorne to Fullerton train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Hawthorne to Fullerton is 27 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Hawthorne to Fullerton.
There are 1025+ hotels available in Fullerton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hawthorne and Fullerton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











