There are 5 ways to get from South Pasadena to Fullerton by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Tram, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 43m$10–18Drive 26.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Pasadena to Fullertoncar 26.6 mi
34 min$5–7Line 258 bus, line 74 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Cal State La Transit Centerbus 258
- Take the bus from Cal State La Transit Center to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 74
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2h 41m$11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Pasadena to Fullertontaxi 26.6 mi
34 min$95–120Tram, train
- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain OC Line / ...
1h 48m$9–13
South Pasadena to Fullerton by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Pasadena to Fullerton is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from South Pasadena to Fullerton is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pasadena to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Mission and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Cal State La Transit Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena station to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between South Pasadena and Fullerton is 32 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Fullerton without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 1h 43m and costs $9 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from South Pasadena to Fullerton, including transfers.
South Pasadena to Fullerton bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Fair Oaks / Mission station.
South Pasadena to Fullerton train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from South Pasadena Station.
South Pasadena to Fullerton bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cal State La Transit Center station.
What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Fullerton Amtrak Station via Cal State La Transit Center, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Cal State La Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Cal State La Transit Center to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
South Pasadena to Fullerton train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pasadena to Fullerton is 27 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from South Pasadena to Fullerton.
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