There are 3 ways to get from Poway 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 Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 16m$16–31Bus
- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 4m$40–65Drive 92.7 mi
- Drive from Poway to Fullertoncar 92.7 mi
1h 41m$17–25
Poway to Fullerton by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poway to Fullerton is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Poway to Fullerton is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Poway to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station and San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Poway and Fullerton is 102 miles. The road distance is 93.2 miles.
The best way to get from Poway to Fullerton without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 16m and costs $16 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Poway to Fullerton, including transfers.
Poway to Fullerton bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station.
Poway to Fullerton bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Fullerton is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Poway to Fullerton.
There are 829+ hotels available in Fullerton.
What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Fullerton Amtrak Station via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, India St & C St, and San Diego in around 5h 4m.
- 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 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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