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. For delicious green meals, Maison Fox (532 W Commonwealth Ave) and ZAMA Lounge (213 N Harbor Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fullerton.

When to visit Fullerton

Fullerton in March
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fullerton in March
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fullerton. The train journey from Fullerton to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m 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 Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Fullerton takes 145 km and will cost you around $29. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 193 km.

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 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fullerton. The train journey from Fullerton to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m 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 Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Fullerton takes 145 km and will cost you around $29. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Fullerton

Airlines serving Fullerton

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fullerton

Average rates range from around $221 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

Fullerton Marriott at California State University
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 295 reviews)
$158+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3021 reviews)
$192+
Holiday Inn Express Fullerton - Anaheim
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 531 reviews)
$144+
DoubleTree by Hilton Fullerton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 214 reviews)
$152+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fullerton
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1443 reviews)
$106+
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 20 reviews)
$799+

Renting a car in Fullerton

Renting a car in Fullerton costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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, 1% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Fullerton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fullerton costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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, 1% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Fullerton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.