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How to get fromSanta Monica to California State University, Fullertonby tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to California State University, Fullerton by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 59m
    $12–23

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    3h 44m
    $5–6

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 39m
    $12–16

  4. Drive 41.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to California State University, Fullertoncar car 41.7 mi
    51 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to California State University, Fullertontaxi taxi 41.7 mi
    51 min
    $150–180

  6. Tram, train via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train OC Line / ...
    3h 3m
    $13–17

  7. Line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    4h 56m
    $5–6

Santa Monica to California State University, Fullerton by tram, bus, train, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and California State University, Fullerton, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to California State University, Fullerton via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, and Nutwood-Commonwealth in around 3h 39m.

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