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    Fullerton Metrolink Station

    3.4 (120 reviews)

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    Little restaurant
    Dari P.

    This is a train station. You can catch a train here or just come and watch. I saw the longest freight train ever and there were no containers on it.

    Robert G.

    Not the best, not the worst. It has clean bathrooms, a cafe, helpful staff, and only slightly smells like pee outside. Buena Park is a bit cleaner and more-well maintained but Fullerton is a much nicer and bigger station.

    Juanwen C.

    Last month I tried a new idea for hanging out with my family, which is taking a train to downtown LA. We departed from the Fullerton Train Station, conveniently located near downtown Fullerton. It was a great experience as we could easily walk to nearby restaurants for a meal or drink. Sunday parking is free. Another days have to pay $5 ish for full day parking. The station itself, including its parking lot, was impressively clean. It was easy to access, and the parking lot was conveniently situated right next to the train. The boarding area had two sides, depending on the direction your train was coming from, so make sure to figure out which side is your train. I almost miss my train because stood the wrong side.

    Outdoor train museum
    James A.

    Serving both Metrolink and Amtrack for the Fullerton community, this station makes it both easy to drop off/pick up passengers AND park and see somebody off. My daughter takes Amtrak to see friends in San Diego, and this station is the closet/most convenient one for us from DTLB. We came a bit early to see her off, and parked in the (free but no overnight) train station customer only surface lot...plenty of space on a Friday afternoon. As you head to the station, there is an outdoor area with old locomotives and railroad car for display. This is the Fullerton Train Museum and it was closed, but you can still peek through the fence and take photos. There are 4 tracks at this station, with Track 1 and 2 on the Northside where the inside station (with a small cafe is) resides. Bathrooms and ticket purchases happen there. This is where Google Maps will direct you if you type in the station. There is a similar set-up (without the station) for Track 3 and 4, with dropoff on Walnut Avenue or parking in the nearby lot. A large pedestrian bridge (with two elevators and manual stairs) will take you across the tracks to the other side for Track 3 and 4 (and vice versa of course). The southbound Amtrak seems to consistently take Track 3, but there are lighted signs signifying which track for the next train for confirmation. There are a few places to sit on the Track 3 side, and some of it was shaded. Throughout our wait, the intercom would periodically come on and say something about the upcoming Amtrak. We heard it when stating it would be on Track 3, but as the time came closer, it stated about where you should stand....it was overly complicated and we really didn't understand. But about 10 minutes before, an employee actually came out and told people the info face to face. I thought that was really nice and great service. Basically, she wanted us to know where to stand if you were business class (the first rail car) vs coach (all the ones afterwards). It's always nice to know you are doing the correct thing. The train came right on time from the West (from the left) and the locomotive stopped under the pedestrian bridge. People were ready to get off at the exits, and there were conductors ready to help with the luggage and make sure everything was proper. Once most people got off, the conductor started to allow inbound passengers to get on (after checking their ticket). The whole process took only 5 minutes, and then they were gone. Remember the old days where you could see a visiting loved one for the maximum amount of time, by first greeting them when they exit the plane or seeing them off when they enter the plane? It wasn't a very good use of time, but often provided an inherent sense of importance (i.e. you are so important to me that I'm going to spend every last SECOND with you and make sure you leave us safely). Well, that will never happen again at airports...but you can still get that similar experience by TRAIN. And there is something to being at the station for the holidays, where you see either young people coming home to see parents, or older parents visiting to see grandchildren. We saw multiple instances of a father and young son greeting their dad/grandpa when he got off the train...so much love there and ... humor ... when the grandpa and boy are walking hand in hand in front, excitedly talking to each other, and the dad trying to keep up with all the multiple pieces of luggage trailing...haggard but with a big smile on his face watching his loved ones being together. That's Christmas.

    Elisa G.

    I like this Metrolink station and have taken the train here and back to SJC. It's very safe here and the town has a few great coffee spots and restaurants! I highly recommend instead of driving here.

    Elevator parking garage Fullerton Station, do you wanna go there?
    Robert P.

    Zero quality keeping a clean parking lot. Elevator has urine on floor from homeless. .

    Fullerton Bathroom windows
    Venai P.

    I appreciate this train is handicapped accessible as my grandmother is disabled. I ride Public transit as a college student. I like the Fullerton station because I feel I can connect to a real representative of Amtrak in order to book train Trips. I ride Metrolink as a college commuting student. I am interested in riding to Fullerton regularly as a student. I like how this station is nearby food restaurants, bars and the University.

    outside
    Jo S.

    The Fullerton train stop is small, has a cute architecture, has a bit of a Southwestern style, which I like. The interior is just one room and a few restrooms, not the cleanest, not the best experience, let's put it that way. A few strange characters roaming around the station, so maybe a security guy working here wouldn't be a bad idea. Too bad, otherwise is a nice designed room. There's a big, free parking lot if you need to park and drive. There's a cafe next to it, can't say I was impressed. At night, things get a bit worse. Somehow no one works inside anymore, and they lock the restrooms, so paying travelers can't use them which isn't fair. We looked around and went to the platform they specify is the one to take the train back to LA. We heard some announcement, just one, that they changed the platform for the LA Metrolink train. Just once? Not enough? Everyone was confused. I asked a nice young couple and they confirmed it and they told me that they always change the platform for the train headed to LA last minute. Once again, not cool. Cute stop, but it needs a few improvements in terms of organization.

    From the Fullerton train station cafe
    Faye L.

    This is an ok train station . The ticket area inside is clean and air conditioned . The exterior by the tracks wasn't bad but kinda had that 'where's the portapotty scent' if you know what I mean . The cafe here is nice . Had a breakfast bagel sandwich that was quite good but a bit expensive for $6. The Amtrak train we took here was alright . Note that business class is $15 or so more per ticket but the morning trains don't offer much for the extra fee. It's a help yourself to cheap packaged muffins and coffee. I heard the afternoon and evening business class is much better . Waiting now for the southbound train to San Diego . Purchased a nice bagel sandwich for $3.50 at cafe as well as a large bottle of water (also $3.50). You have to cross a bridge to get to the southbound train . A homeless person walked into the elevator and started to mumble a few choice words :( Hopefully the train station can have someone patrolling the area as it made the situation uncomfortable and scary . Otherwise this station isn't bad . On the train now and it's crowded but the conductor is awesome .

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    The Fullerton Metro link is always on time. It's easy to find with directions. Parking is available at all times.

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    Randy is an excellent attendant. Helpful, polite and very pleasant person. He made our two wait very enjoyable.

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    I need to get to El Segundo. Will the metrolink from fullerton drop me directly at the Norwalk Station?

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    How strict are they on the 72-hour parking limit? I need to leave my car there for 4 days (96 hours). Also, how secure is it?

    It seems to be secure. Big parking lot surrounded by other business.

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    OCTA Route 57 - Blue time is current expected time vs grey which was the scheduled time

    OCTA Route 57

    1.6(5 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Be more consistent with your schedules. Its not that hard to board passengers on the bus and drop…read morethem off. This bus is also always crowded with kids from school whose parents i guess cant pick them up for some reason.

    Yelp 2015 Challenge #37…read more OCTA Route 57. Or I guess, it would be the OCTA in general. Why you never on time ): There are no guarantees at all at what time that Bus Route 57 comes. It's within 10-20 minutes of the "posted" time that is on the website. Be very wary that some 57 busses stop in Fullerton before CSUF and some don't go all the way to Fashion Island! Ask the bus driver before entering. The bus runs every 30 minutes and takes you (mostly) from the Southern terminus of Fashion Island-Newport Transportation Center. It goes all the way, following CA SR-57 to the Brea Mall. It uses Jamboree to Bristol and then change paths to go up State College. It passes by South Coast Plaza and other fundertastical places xD. You definitely get a bang for your buck if you choose to spend $2 to go from FI to Brea Mall haha. It just takes up your time. Yeah the low stars are definitely for the time, but it's public transportation in the OC. It's ite. xD The busses that travel this route usually are those double busses that are connected in the middle. So there is space and they know that a lot of people have to take this bus :P If you have time and need to travel along this route, take the bus. $4 both ways ain't too shabby.

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    Current octa bus 57 (the double bus ones) much renovating. So awesome.

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    Amtrak - My free drinks

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    3.3(118 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    So I started off in Palm Springs en route to downtown. First off, the driving during rush hour is a…read moremajor bitch so finding other ways around was a lifesaver. Started off in Palm Springs Airport which leads you to the Fullerton station in downtown Fullerton. From there, the start of the Amtrak to LA. The station itself is decent. You have the ticket counter with a little seating area. Restroom are located there which you would need to show a ticket in order to use it. They don't want people just walking in and about. There's also a cafe right next door. While waiting for your train and grab a snack or something to drink. I had to do that later on the return. There's two side with the stations. You have the screen telling which track to go to depending on where to start and finish. There's a bridge that connects you to the other side for the other track. This connection to downtown was only about half an hour which it's the next stop. So that was nice. The station does get pretty busy with both locals and travelers. You'll see people with suitcases as well as locals going about their business. It's a cool concept and a new way to get around without having to drive and sit in traffic. Only downfall, if there's something wrong with the tracks or system, it could be a major wait. Give yourself extra time incase that happened which it did on the return. A lot of the trains were stuck as there was something wrong with the system. Otherwise, it's fairly decent.

    I've ridden the train a few times over the last 20 years. Fullerton to San Diego. Fullerton to…read moreChatsworth. Lovely experiences. Unfortunately, my recent trip, Fullerton to Burbank, was interrupted by an engine breakdown. I arrived at the Fullerton station 45 minutes before departure time. Train was on time until about 15 minutes before it was to arrive at Fullerton Station due to "traffic." Ten minutes later the announcer said, "engine breakdown. Estimated 1-2 hour delay," Amtrak was to drop me off at Hollywood Burbank Station at 3;38pm Southwest fight to depart @5:55pm. Same day. Amtrak ticket cost: $18 I had a plane to catch at Burbank Airport. If the train was 2 or more hours late I'd miss my flight. So I drove my car home & hired an Uber. Before Uber arrived I received an Amtrak email saying the train was only 37 minutes behind schedule and had resumed service. Uber cost: $107. Lesson Learned: Do Not rely on Amtrak for same day service to the airport. Either travel the day before or drive.

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    Norwalk/I-605/I-105 Green Line Station - You have to walk all the way around this long gate; a break in the gate is needed.

    Norwalk/I-605/I-105 Green Line Station

    3.3(65 reviews)
    10.8 mi

    This is the first stop on the Green/C line of the Metro. They have a large parking lot of 1800…read morespots. I don't take the Metro on the regular, so I can't comment on what it's like to park here on a weekday. It appears that they put in a $3/day fee on weekdays, to help with freeing up more spots for daily commuters. Parking here is free on holidays and weekends. I chose to park here when taking the C line to go to Sofi Stadium. It costs $1.50 to take the C line from Norwalk to LAX/Metro Station. There's a complimentary shuttle at that stop to go to SoFi. It's a great reason to come by. I look forward to when the LAX People Mover opens in 2026. I hope that will be a game changer in the LAX experience! For those headed to LAX, they have shuttles to and from LAX going around the clock. I don't know that I'd want to take the metro to LAX with my large luggage; however, I think it's absolutely the cheapest way to access LAX and SoFi Stadium!

    I'm not that into wasting my time and money on driving and paying for parking if public…read moretransportation is gonna get me where I want to go. With just a little effort I found out that I could ride the metro C line and get to El Segundo and not have to deal with rush hour traffic on the ride home. The Chargers new practice facility The Bolt was my destination and the train station was within walking distance. The parking lot in Norwalk had plenty of parking spaces and costs $3 for the day. The Norwalk station is at the beginning of the metro line and so it was very easy to find an open seat. This was my first time riding on it and it was pretty nice. Quicker than the flow of the 105 in a lot of places. There were many stops on the way to El Segundo and you don't wait very long before you are on the way again. On open stretches of the freeway we actually moved faster than the cars! so this train is fast. Tip - make sure you pay for your parking pass. Security guards check your car's license plate and will ticket you. Also the lot is patrolled by the police as well as the Security Patrol. I was pleasantly surprised at how well run the Norwalk Transit Authority provided for a safe and effective way for the public to use the buses and metro rail.

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