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Coach from Fullerton to San Diego: Journey Information
There are 15 intercity coaches per day from Fullerton to San Diego. Travelling by coach from Fullerton to San Diego usually takes around 4 hours and 55 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
- Distance
- 91 mi (147 km)
- Shortest duration
- 4h 55m
- Cheapest price
- MX$707.24
- Trips per day
- 15
- Most frequent service
- ExpressOne Shuttles
- Coach lines
- 1
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Fullerton to San Diego Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from Fullerton to San Diego?
There are usually 13 daily train trips from Fullerton to San Diego.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceMX$707.24 | Avg. PriceMX$576.59Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips15 | Daily Trips13 |
Duration | Duration4h 55m | Duration2h 18mFaster |

There are several coach options that can take you from Fullerton to San Diego:
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What coach companies travel from Fullerton to San Diego?
There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Fullerton to San Diego. ExpressOne Shuttles connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExpressOne Shuttles | 15 | 4h 55m | MX$707.24 |
Book ExpressOne Shuttles from Fullerton to San Diego from MX$707.24. There are 15 trips per day offered by ExpressOne Shuttles from Fullerton to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay MX$707.24 for a ExpressOne Shuttles ticket to San Diego. In Fullerton, ExpressOne Shuttles departs to San Diego from Fullerton Hbr Blvd. In San Diego, ExpressOne Shuttles arrives at San Ysidro Department of Homeland Security.
An average trip on ExpressOne Shuttles from Fullerton to San Diego takes 4 hours and 55 minutes.
At weekends, ExpressOne Shuttles offers 15 trips per day. A single ticket costs MX$707.24 for a weekend trip to San Diego.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Fullerton to San Diego
There are 15 scheduled coaches that travel from Fullerton to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Fullerton to San Diego without transferring. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Fullerton to San Diego; ticket prices start at MX$261.
Trips per day
15
Direct trips
15
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 91 miles from Fullerton to San Diego. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
91
Distance (km)
147
The first coach leaves at 7:20 and the last coach leaves at 21:20. To see the times for all coaches from Fullerton to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
7:20am
Latest coach
9:20pm
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Fullerton to San Diego for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, travelling mid-week is your best bet.
Most crowded
Friday
Least crowded
Wednesday
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 transport, 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 coaches, 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.
San Diego



San Diego is known as “America's Finest City” for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many coach and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Fullerton?
Main departure station: Fullerton Hbr Blvd
Most coaches depart from the main station in Fullerton.
All coach stations in Fullerton:
- Fullerton Hbr Blvd
Where does the coach arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: San Ysidro Department of Homeland Security
All coaches from Fullerton arrive at one main station in San Diego.
Coach stations in San Diego:
- San Ysidro Department of Homeland Security
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