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

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There are 11 ways to get from Sacramento to Fullerton by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    5h 23m
    $506–807

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 30 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Gridley-187Th to Orangethorpe-Highlandbus bus
    5h 21m
    $52–299

  3. Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    11h 28m
    $72–107

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 47m
    $317–488

  5. Drive  408.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Fullertoncar car 408.6 mi
    6h 46m
    $73–105

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 1m
    $142–397

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 36m
    $191–684

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 34m
    $134–368

  9. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    7h 21m
    $104–379

  10. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 7m
    $185–638

  11. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 45m
    $89–131

Sacramento to Fullerton by bus and train (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fullerton via Bakersfield, Los Angeles Union Station, and L.A. Union Station in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $300–470 and the journey takes 14h 23m.

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