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

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There are 10 ways to get from Tacoma to Fullerton by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    7h 7m
    $137–417

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 30 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Gridley-187Th to Orangethorpe-Highlandbus bus
    7h 3m
    $68–329

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    28h 13m
    $184–306

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 52m
    $746–1,146

  5. Drive  1,128.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Fullertoncar car 1,128.6 mi
    19h 6m
    $206–298

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 45m
    $153–357

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 20m
    $97–424

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 47m

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 44m
    $71–388

  10. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Universitybus bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PAE - SNA
    9h 25m
    $204–985

Tacoma to Fullerton by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,017.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Fullerton Amtrak Station via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 28h 13m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,200 and the journey takes 34h 28m.

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