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San Diego to Fullerton Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Diego to Fullerton?
There are usually 19 daily train trips available from San Diego to Fullerton.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 800.27 | Avg. PriceCZK 652.85 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips23 | Daily Trips19 |
Duration | Duration5h 5m | Duration2h 14m |
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton: Journey Information
There are 30 intercity buses per day from San Diego to Fullerton. Traveling by bus from San Diego to Fullerton usually takes around 5 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest ExpressOne Shuttles bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 91 mi (147 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 45m |
| Cheapest price | CZK 800.27 |
| Trips per day | 30 |
| Most frequent service | ExpressOne Shuttles |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from San Diego to Fullerton?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from San Diego to Fullerton. ExpressOne Shuttles connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExpressOne Shuttles | 30 | 5h 5m | CZK 800.27 |
Book ExpressOne Shuttles from San Diego to Fullerton from CZK 800. There are 30 trips per day offered by ExpressOne Shuttles from San Diego to Fullerton and you can expect on average to pay for a ExpressOne Shuttles ticket to Fullerton. In San Diego, ExpressOne Shuttles departs to Fullerton from San Diego Broadway and one other station. In Fullerton, ExpressOne Shuttles arrives at Fullerton Hbr Blvd .
An average trip on ExpressOne Shuttles from San Diego to Fullerton takes 5 hours and 5 minutes , while the fastest available ExpressOne Shuttles trip will get you to Fullerton in 4 hours and 45 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 San Diego to Fullerton
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 91 miles from San Diego to Fullerton. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Fullerton at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, 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 bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Diego to Fullerton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 30 scheduled buses that travel from San Diego to Fullerton every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from San Diego to Fullerton without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Diego to Fullerton; ticket prices start at CZK 652.85.
City Information
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.
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 San Diego?
Main departure station: San Ysidro Department of Homeland Security
San Diego has two bus stations with service to Fullerton.
All bus stations in San Diego:
San Ysidro Department of Homeland Security
San Diego Broadway
Where does the bus arrive in Fullerton?
Main arrival station: Fullerton Hbr Blvd
All buses from San Diego arrive at one main station in Fullerton.
All bus stations in Fullerton:
Fullerton Hbr Blvd
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