The cheapest and fastest trains from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 5 trains that leave San Diego, CA for Fullerton, CA every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 147 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Live departures
San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
761 Pacific Surfliner | 12:01 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h16 | 14:17 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
761 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h07 | 14:17 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 14:01 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h16 | 16:17 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 14:10 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h07 | 16:17 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 16:01 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h16 | 18:17 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 16:10 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h07 | 18:17 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 18:01 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h16 | 20:17 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 18:10 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h07 | 20:17 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
577 NA | 20:01 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h16 | 22:17 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
577 NA | 20:10 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h07 | 22:17 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
779 Pacific Surfliner | 21:01 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h16 | 23:17 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
779 Pacific Surfliner | 21:10 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h07 | 23:17 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 22:01 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h19 | 00:20 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 22:10 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 00:20 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
785 Pacific Surfliner | 00:01 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h19 | 02:20 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 00:10 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 02:20 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 01:01 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h23 | 03:24 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 01:10 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h14 | 03:24 Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA
Distance 147 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 23:01 |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Diego, CA and Fullerton, CA from £64. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in San Diego, CA and Fullerton, CA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with various public and private options.
- The Fish Market
- Karl Strauss Brewing Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1.25
- The Westin San Diego
- The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- San Diego Trolley: Blue Line, Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with several spaces for commuters and visitors.
- Casa Guadalajara
- Old Town Mexican Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.25
- Old Town Inn
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town
- Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- Trolley: Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 8, 9, 10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 88, 105, 150, 923, 928
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with entrances on Santa Fe Avenue and Pomona Avenue.
- The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Heroes Bar & Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Fullerton Marriott at California State University
- The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim
- Holiday Inn Express Fullerton
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1 & 2 for Metrolink
- Hall 3: access to platform 3 for Amtrak
- Bus: OCTA routes 26, 43, 47, 143, 543
- Amtrak Thruway Bus Service
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