There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
5h 55m$39–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 27m$80–170Drive 209.8 mi
- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Fullertoncar 209.8 mi
3h 57m$39–56Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
5h 4m$234–466Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 22m$202–426
San Luis Obispo to Fullerton by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Fullerton is 212 miles. The road distance is 211.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Fullerton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo to Fullerton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Fullerton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo to Fullerton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Fullerton is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton.
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