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Fullerton to San Diego Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Fullerton to San Diego?
There are usually 24 daily train trips from Fullerton to San Diego.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€30.78 | Avg. Price€27.26 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips14 | Daily Trips24 |
Duration | Duration4h 55m | Duration2h 18m |
Coach from Fullerton to San Diego: Journey Information
There are 15 intercity coaches per day from Fullerton to San Diego. Traveling 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 | €30.78 |
| Trips per day | 15 |
| Most frequent service | ExpressOne Shuttles |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Fullerton to San Diego?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Fullerton to San Diego. ExpressOne Shuttles connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExpressOne Shuttles | 15 | 4h 55m | €30.78 |
Book ExpressOne Shuttles from Fullerton to San Diego from €31. There are 15 ExpressOne Shuttles schedules from Fullerton to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a ExpressOne Shuttles ticket to San Diego. In Fullerton, ExpressOne Shuttles departs to San Diego from Fullerton Hbr Blvd and no other station. In San Diego, ExpressOne Shuttles arrives at San Ysidro Department of Homeland Security and no other station.
An average trip on ExpressOne Shuttles from Fullerton to San Diego takes 4 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, ExpressOne Shuttles offers 15 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to San Diego.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Fullerton to San Diego
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.
"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 07:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Fullerton to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 €27.26.
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.
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 bus 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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