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

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 Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fullerton. The train journey from Fullerton to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fullerton, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Fullerton takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 201 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 Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fullerton. The train journey from Fullerton to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fullerton, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Fullerton takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Fullerton

Airlines serving Fullerton

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fullerton

Average rates range from around $200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $371 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fullerton

Most booked hotels in Fullerton

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2956 reviews)
$200+
Holiday Inn Express Fullerton - Anaheim
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 529 reviews)
$138+
Fullerton Marriott at California State University
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 298 reviews)
$159+
DoubleTree by Hilton Fullerton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 213 reviews)
$151+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fullerton
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1437 reviews)
$99+
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 17 reviews)
$854+

Renting a car in Fullerton

Renting a car in Fullerton costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 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, 7% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Fullerton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fullerton costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 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, 7% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Fullerton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.