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Routes48
Trips per day208
train lines3
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About 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.

What train companies travel to Fullerton, California?

Located in California, Fullerton is accessible by train from 48 other cities. You can choose from 208 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Fullerton on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Fullerton are also available.

Train companies serving Fullerton

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak29311h 59m€75.48
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner231h 2m€15.02
Amtrak Southwest Chief231d 9h 13m€166.12

  • 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.

  • The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railroad stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard restrooms, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards.

  • The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.

Which train carrier has the best service to Fullerton?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Fullerton by train with Amtrak Pacific Surfliner giving them a 4.7 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner had the most comfortable train service to Fullerton taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner offers. They rate Amtrak Pacific Surfliner a 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Fullerton punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Fullerton, rating them a 4.7 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

€2.78 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Fullerton, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Fullerton. In the last month, trains from Riverside to Fullerton had the lowest average price at €2.78.

The main train station in Fullerton is 120 East Santa Fe Ave - Fullerton Transp Ctr. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Fullerton.

Fullerton ranks number 27 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 149 in United States. Fullerton ranks number 5 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Fullerton via train service. On average 190 direct daily train trips serve Fullerton.
The population of Fullerton is 140847. Fullerton ranks number 28 in terms of population in California and number 141 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Fullerton range from €3 for a short trip to Fullerton, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Fullerton starts at , and a longer trip by train to Fullerton can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €45.
People who take the train to Fullerton are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Fullerton easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Fullerton is 120 East Santa Fe Ave - Fullerton Transp Ctr, located just 0.1 miles away. Select 120 East Santa Fe Ave - Fullerton Transp Ctr as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Fullerton. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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