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Fullerton - Burbank Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 5 daily train trips between Fullerton and Burbank. The average train journey from Fullerton to Burbank takes one hour and 17 minutes, but some Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train trips are as short as one hour and 14 minutes.

Distance31 mi (49 km)
Fastest train1h 14m
Lowest price$23.08
Trains per day7
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Pacific Surfliner
Train lines2

What is the price of a train ticket from Fullerton to Burbank?

In the last month, $24.05 was the average price of a train ticket from Fullerton to Burbank. This is about as inexpensive as train tickets ever get. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 17 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around $0.04 more than that for a same-day booking.

Average prices by travel date

$41$27$14MarApr

The average daily price of train tickets from Fullerton to Burbank is expected to stay consistent at around $24 in the upcoming month.

Monthly average prices

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The price of a train ticket from Fullerton to Burbank remains pretty stable, regardless of when you plan to travel. Tickets on this route usually cost $24 throughout the year.

Prices as travel date approaches

$34$27$20$14$73020100

Since the average price of train trips from Fullerton to Burbank remains pretty consistent throughout the year, there’s no need to book your tickets too far in advance. However, we still recommend you purchase your train tickets at least 48 hours ahead of departure time to avoid surprise last-minute surges and the risk of the train selling out.

Which train should you take from Fullerton to Burbank?

2 train services operate from Fullerton to Burbank. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak11h 17m$24.44
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner41h 17m$24.02
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Fullerton to Burbank every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $24.

  • The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railroad stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard restrooms, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards. On average, the service offers 4 train trips from Fullerton to Burbank every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from $23.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Fullerton and Burbank is approximately 31 miles, or 49 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 17 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 14 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Fullerton to Burbank tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Fullerton at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 5 scheduled trains on most days. 7 of these are direct connections to Burbank. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Burbank to Fullerton.

City Information

Fullerton

Fullerton was founded in 1887 and is roughly 22 miles from Los Angeles. The area around Fullerton was the original California orange growing zone due to its great Mediterranean environment. The nightlife in downtown Fullerton is well-known, plus there are around 50 parks in the city, including the famed Fullerton Arboretum, which features 26 acres of uncommon and rare species as well as sculpted gardens.

Fullerton has some of the best art museums in the country, including Muckenthaler Art and Cultural Center and the Clayes Performing Arts Center. You can also experience amazing lakes such as the Laguna Lake Park.

If you're a beer-lover, visit the Bootleggers Brewery. Founded in 2008 by home brewer and beer enthusiast Aaron Barkenhagen, Bootleggers Brewery is one of Orange County's largest artisan breweries.

As for transportation, Amtrak and Fullerton Metrolink are the two best train stations in Fullerton serviced by Amtrak's Southwest Chief and Pacific Surfliner. These Amtrak lines connect from Los Angeles, Bakersfield, and even as far away as Chicago. For buses, Amtrak Thruway comes from Santa Ana, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Riverside to Fullerton. The nearest airport is Long Beach Airport, which is only 14 miles away from the city.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Fullerton?

Main departure station: 120 East Santa Fe Ave - Fullerton Transp Ctr

There is one train station in Fullerton.

All train stations in Fullerton:

  • 120 East Santa Fe Ave - Fullerton Transp Ctr

Where is the train station in Burbank?

Main arrival station: 3750 Empire Ave

Burbank receives travelers from Fullerton at its two active train stations.

Train stations in Burbank:

  • 3750 Empire Ave

  • Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station - 201 N Front St

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