There are 5 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
3h 25m$178–551Drive 98.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullertoncar 98.5 mi
1h 47m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 28m$30–65Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 55m$32–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Fullerton98.5 mi
1h 47m
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Fullerton is 149 miles. The road distance is 99.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton, including transfers.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Fullerton.
There are 946+ hotels available in Fullerton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Fullerton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.