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Los Angeles to Fullerton Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Los Angeles to Fullerton?
There are usually 21 daily train trips available from Los Angeles to Fullerton.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$34.57 | Avg. Price$23.41 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips10 | Daily Trips21 |
Duration | Duration1h 19m | Duration1h 53m |
Bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton: Journey Information
There are 11 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Fullerton. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton usually takes around one hour and 20 minutes, but the fastest ExpressOne Shuttles bus can make the trip in just one hour and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 22 mi (36 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $22.00 |
| Trips per day | 29 |
| Most frequent service | ExpressOne Shuttles |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Fullerton?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Los Angeles to Fullerton that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, ExpressOne Shuttles usually offers more choice, with 29 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 3h 26m | $22.64 |
| ExpressOne Shuttles | 29 | 1h 15m | $35.00 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Los Angeles to Fullerton start at $22. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Book ExpressOne Shuttles from Los Angeles to Fullerton from $35. There are 29 trips per day offered by ExpressOne Shuttles from Los Angeles to Fullerton and you can expect on average to pay for a ExpressOne Shuttles ticket to Fullerton. In Los Angeles, ExpressOne Shuttles departs to Fullerton from Los Angeles Main St and one other station. In Fullerton, ExpressOne Shuttles arrives at Fullerton Hbr Blvd .
An average trip on ExpressOne Shuttles from Los Angeles to Fullerton takes 1 hours and 15 minutes , while the fastest available ExpressOne Shuttles trip will get you to Fullerton in 1 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, ExpressOne Shuttles offers 30 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Fullerton.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton
The bus takes an average of one hour and 20 minutes to cover the 22 miles from Los Angeles to Fullerton. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 10 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Los Angeles to Fullerton 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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Fullerton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 11 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Fullerton every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 29 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton; ticket prices start at $4.00.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
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 does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: Los Angeles Santa Ana Fwy
Buses to Fullerton leave from 3 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
Los Angeles Santa Ana Fwy
Los Angeles Main St
592 Gayley Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Fullerton?
Main arrival station: Fullerton Hbr Blvd
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Fullerton.
All bus stations in Fullerton:
Fullerton Hbr Blvd
120 East Santa Fe Ave - Fullerton Transp Ctr
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