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USS Midway Museum
Extensive naval aviation museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier. Visit for flight decks, restored aircraft, and hands-on maritime history.
794 Pacific Surfliner
566 Pacific Surfliner
782 Pacific Surfliner
572 Pacific Surfliner
770 Pacific Surfliner
562 Pacific Surfliner
794 Pacific Surfliner
790 Pacific Surfliner
572 Pacific Surfliner
770 Pacific SurflinerOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 147 km
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£25 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA trains for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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770 Pacific Surfliner | 10:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 12:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 10:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 13:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 11:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 13:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 11:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 14:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 12:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 15:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 12:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 14:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 15:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 17:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 15:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 18:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 16:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 19:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 16:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 18:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
584 Pacific Surfliner | 17:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 19:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
584 Pacific Surfliner | 17:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 20:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
786 Pacific Surfliner | 18:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 20:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
786 Pacific Surfliner | 18:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 21:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 19:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 22:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 19:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 21:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 20:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 23:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 20:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h10 | 22:51 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 22:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h09 | 0:50 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 22:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h23 | 1:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 6:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h08 | 8:49 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 6:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h23 | 9:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 7:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 9:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 7:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 10:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 8:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 11:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 8:41 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 10:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 147 km distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 147 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 3:50 |
Last train 23:01 |
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Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of San Diego, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Diego, CA trip today.
Extensive naval aviation museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier. Visit for flight decks, restored aircraft, and hands-on maritime history.
Major Balboa Park art museum with Spanish old masters, Asian art, and sculpture. A strong choice for architecture and varied collections.
Interactive Balboa Park museum exploring anthropology, culture, and race. Climb the tower for city views with a separate ticket.
Large urban cultural park with gardens, museums, theatres, and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Ideal for walking and a full day out.
Historic district with preserved 19th-century buildings, museums, and lively public spaces. Visit for local heritage and easy walking.
Clifftop coastal reserve with trails, wild shoreline views, and sea caves nearby. A popular local spot for sunsets and walks.
A large flour tortilla stuffed with carne asada, chips, cheese, guacamole and salsa. It is a San Diego taqueria classic with strong border-city roots.
Fries topped with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa. This indulgent late-night favourite is strongly associated with San Diego taco shops.
Beer-battered local white fish in tortillas with cabbage and crema. Baja-style fish tacos are a defining everyday food in San Diego’s coastal dining scene.
Casual seafood counter known for Baja-style fish tacos and fried seafood near the beach. Lively, unfussy and popular with locals and visitors.
Busy taqueria famous for carne asada fries, burritos and other San Diego taco-shop staples. Informal atmosphere and reliable late-night choice.
Historic Little Italy restaurant serving hearty Italian-American classics, sandwiches and house specialities. Old-school atmosphere with strong local character.
San Diego is pricier than many US cities, with high hotel and dining costs, though tacos, casual eats and public transport can help keep daily spending manageable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 for café drinks if table service or special prep is involved.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Fullerton, CA to San Diego, CA trains use the Fullerton Station to Santa Fe Depot station pair, with some services arriving at Old Town Station. Use this guide to compare Fullerton, CA and San Diego, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Fullerton Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Old Spaghetti Factory, Heroes Bar & Grill
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Fullerton Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Fullerton Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fullerton Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Fullerton Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fullerton Station.
Nearby hotels include Fullerton Marriott at California State University, The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim, Holiday Inn Express Fullerton.
Santa Fe Depot is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Fe Depot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Fish Market, Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Santa Fe Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Fe Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Fe Depot: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Westin San Diego, The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown.
Old Town Station is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Old Town Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Casa Guadalajara, Old Town Mexican Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Old Town Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Old Town Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Old Town Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Old Town Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Old Town Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Old Town Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town, Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town.
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