What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Fullerton?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Fullerton is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Fullerton?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Fullerton is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Fullerton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Fullerton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from San Diego to Fullerton?

The distance between San Diego and Fullerton is 103 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Fullerton without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Fullerton without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $29 - $34.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Fullerton?

The train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Fullerton bus from?

San Diego to Fullerton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Fullerton train from?

San Diego to Fullerton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Fullerton?

The best way to get from San Diego to Fullerton is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $29 - $34. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the San Diego to Fullerton bus arrive?

San Diego to Fullerton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the San Diego to Fullerton train arrive?

San Diego to Fullerton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Fullerton?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Fullerton is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from San Diego to Fullerton.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Fullerton?

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Where can I stay near Fullerton?

There are 1025+ hotels available in Fullerton.

San Diego to Fullerton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Fullerton by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, 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
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
2h 16m
$29–34
Drive 98 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Fullerton98 mi
1h 45m
$18–26
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 40m
Fly, train
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SAN - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
3h 47m
$100–266

San Diego to Fullerton by train (Amtrak)

77Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Diego to Fullerton.

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Distance: 102.2 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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