There are 4 ways to get from Otay Mesa to Fullerton by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to America Plaza Stationtram Blue
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 13m$60–109Drive 113.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Otay Mesa to Fullertoncar 113.8 mi
2h 3m$20–29Bus via Santa Fe Depot (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 43mBus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 55m$28–54
Otay Mesa to Fullerton by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to Fullerton is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to Fullerton is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Otay Mesa to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Otay Mesa station to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Iris Avenue Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Otay Mesa and Fullerton is 121 miles. The road distance is 114.4 miles.
The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Fullerton without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 13m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Otay Mesa to Fullerton, including transfers.
Otay Mesa to Fullerton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
Otay Mesa to Fullerton train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Iris Avenue Station.
Otay Mesa to Fullerton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Otay Mesa, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Iris Avenue Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Otay Mesa to Fullerton train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at America Plaza Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otay Mesa to Fullerton is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Otay Mesa to Fullerton.
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