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Trip Summary
You can pick from 6 daily train trips between Fullerton and Madera. The average train journey from Fullerton to Madera takes 8 hours and 14 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 6 hours and 32 minutes.
Distance | 245 mi (394 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 32m |
Lowest price | £30.16 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Fullerton to Madera?
Over the past month, a train ticket between Fullerton and Madera cost £41.16, on average. Booking your trip at least 27 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around £5.18 more.
Monthly average prices
Which train should you take from Fullerton to Madera?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Fullerton to Madera. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 6 | 8h 14m | £42.99 |
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 6 Amtrak trains from Fullerton to Madera every day, as well as 7 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £30.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Fullerton and Madera is approximately 245 miles, or 394 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 14 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 32 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Fullerton to Madera tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Fullerton at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00. 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 6 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Madera 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 Madera?
Main arrival station: 18770 Rd 26
Madera has one train station.
Train stations in Madera:
18770 Rd 26
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