There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 1m$49–69Drive 37.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgroundscar 37.3 mi
47 min$7–9Train, line 47 bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Merrimacbus 47
2h 9m$15–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgroundstaxi 37.3 mi
47 min$130–170Bus, line 47 bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Merrimacbus 47
2h 15mTrain, line 47 bus via L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain OC Line / ...
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Merrimacbus 47
2h 18m$10–12
Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Fairview-Merrimac via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Santa Ana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Orange County Fairgrounds is 43 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 47 bus, which costs and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Orange County Fairgrounds, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6, and Fairview-Merrimac in around 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Merrimac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Merrimac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Merrimac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
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Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds is 38 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Los Angeles to Orange County Fairgrounds.
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