Fullerton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fullerton
With a population of 135,161, Fullerton is a must-see destination in California, United States. Fullerton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Fullerton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Chomp (181 East Commonwealth Avenue) and Wreckless (136 W Commonwealth Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Fullerton
How to Get to Fullerton
Plane
When flying to Fullerton, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fullerton include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fullerton departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fullerton. The train journey from Fullerton to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in Fullerton is called Fullerton, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Fullerton is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 41 km from Fullerton. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fullerton, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Fullerton takes 193 km and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Fullerton
Where to stay in Fullerton
Average rates range from around $224 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $463 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fullerton
Most booked hotels in Fullerton
Renting a car in Fullerton
Renting a car in Fullerton costs $48 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fullerton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fullerton, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.