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2 trains operate daily from Victorville to Fullerton. The train trip from Victorville to Fullerton is usually about 4 hours and 23 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Southwest Chief train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 58 mi (94 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 30m |
| Lowest price | $19.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Victorville to Fullerton
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: I like to travel on occasion. Cons: At 4:25 am I could not enter the coach, staff would not show me the cabin. Put me instead in handicapped seating. I suppose the noise would have disturbed others trying to sleep. Tips: The observation car is nice, is it open all night ?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Victorville to Fullerton was $27.00. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Fullerton if you book your train tickets at least 10 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $6.90.
2 train services operate from Victorville to Fullerton. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 6h 15m | $39.95 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 2h 30m | $23.76 |
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 1 Amtrak trains from Victorville to Fullerton every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $35.
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. The train covers the stretch from Victorville to Fullerton in about 2 hours and 30 minutes. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Victorville to Fullerton. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Victorville at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Victorville twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Fullerton faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Fullerton to Victorville.
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Victorville is popularly known as a stop along the famous Route 66 in the Mojave Desert. The city was as a filming site for some of your favorite films, like Face/Off, Lethal Weapon, and Kill Bill: Volume 2. Victorville is home to the California Route 66 Museum and has other art, culture, and historic locations. Families can check out the different parks and activity centers, like the Mojave Narrows Regional Park, which features camping sites and fishing, and the Scandia Family Fun Center. Golf lovers in Victorville can check out the Green Tree Golf Course.
One of the best aspects of Victorville is the food scene, with some popular locations being the Pancho Villa's Mexican Restaurant and Emma Jean's Holland Burger Café. Downtown Victorville is the best part of the city for food. The High Desert Farmers' Market is always bustling with shoppers, and Victorville is home to different breweries and taprooms. The Victorville Fall Festival is a highlight in the city, offering a street fair experience for all ages.
Victorville is easy to access by train and bus from tens of other cities. Trains going to Victorville are powered by Amtrak, while FlixBus US provides the bus routes in the area. There are also public bus routes within the city.
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.
There is one train station in Victorville.
16858 S D St
Fullerton has one train station.
120 East Santa Fe Ave - Fullerton Transp Ctr
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