There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Fullerton by bus, 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.
Line 30 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 41m$32–70Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 30m$14–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 30m$32–50Drive 89.6 mi
- Drive from La Jolla to Fullertoncar 89.6 mi
1h 39m$17–24
La Jolla to Fullerton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Fullerton is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Fullerton is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr and Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between La Jolla and Fullerton is 110 miles. The road distance is 90.2 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Fullerton without a car is to line 30 bus and train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from La Jolla to Fullerton, including transfers.
La Jolla to Fullerton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
La Jolla to Fullerton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Fullerton is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from La Jolla to Fullerton.
There are 951+ hotels available in Fullerton.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- 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 Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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