There are 4 ways to get from Fullerton to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 26m$55–90Drive 98.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fullerton to San Diegocar 98.1 mi
1h 46m$17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
3h 3m$20–33Train, fly
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 23m$155–483
Fullerton to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to San Diego is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station station and arriving at San Diego. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Fullerton and San Diego is 103 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $55 - $90.
The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.
Fullerton to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Fullerton to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fullerton to San Diego is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Fullerton to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Fullerton to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to San Diego is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Fullerton to San Diego.
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