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How to get fromPalo Alto to Fullertonby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Palo Alto to Fullerton by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    5h 46m
    $202–813

  2. Line 22 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to Tully & Kingbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    10h 12m
    $56–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 54m
    $67–127

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 34m
    $143–302

  5. Drive 379.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Fullertoncar car 379.5 mi
    6h 28m
    $70–101

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 30 bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Gridley-187Th to Orangethorpe-Highlandbus bus
    5h 46m
    $58–305

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    5h 55m
    $511–780

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    7h 30m
    $263–788

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 19m
    $189–826

  10. Caltrain, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 62 bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    4. Take the bus from Civic Center / Ibex to Gridley / 187thbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Gridley-187Th to Orangethorpe-Highlandbus bus
    7h 25m
    $74–350

Palo Alto to Fullerton by train and bus

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 7h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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