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How to get fromFullerton to Pacific Palisadesby train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Fullerton to Pacific Palisades by train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 32m
    $13–15

  2. Drive  42.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fullerton to Pacific Palisadescar car 42.2 mi
    50 min
    $8–11

  3. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    3h 30m
    $10–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fullerton to Pacific Palisadestaxi taxi 42.2 mi
    50 min
    $150–190

  5. Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    3h 34m
    $16–24

  6. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    3h 38m

Fullerton to Pacific Palisades by train, subway, tram, and bus

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Pacific Palisades, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Sunset Wb & Via De La Paz Fs via Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns in around 3h 38m.

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