There are 4 ways to get from Chula Vista to Fullerton by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 41m$30–70Drive 104.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Fullertoncar 104.3 mi
1h 53m$19–28Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 10m$35–55Line 929 bus, bus
- Take the bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus 929
- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus Tijuana
4h 28m$28–44
Chula Vista to Fullerton by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Fullerton is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Fullerton is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Fullerton is 110 miles. The road distance is 104.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Fullerton without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Chula Vista to Fullerton, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Fullerton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Fullerton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Fullerton is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Fullerton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Chula Vista to Fullerton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Fullerton is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Chula Vista to Fullerton.
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