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transportation
The Southern California and Orange County
areas are serviced by a variety of public transportation, including
buses, commuter trains, and light-rail. In comparison to other countries,
America's public transportation systems can feel limited. The Fullerton
Transportation Center is located within walking distance from the college
which can greatly increase students' mobility.
Buses
Bus transportation in Orange County is
provided by the
Orange Country Transit Authority. Whether you want to go to the beach
or the Brea Mall, a bus can get you there. Use the
online trip
planner to find the right bus!
There are several fare options for riding the bus. Fullerton College
students can buy a discounted bus pass at the beginning of each semester.
Ask the ISC for more details.
Trains
Metrolink
commuter trains connect Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside,
and Orange counties with six train lines and an extensive weekday
schedule. The
Orange County Line, that stops in Fullerton, extends from Oceanside to
Los Angeles.
Amtrak provides
nationwide service and has several stations and destinations in
California. From Fullerton, the
Pacific Surfliner runs south to San Diego and north, through
Los Angeles, to San Luis
Obispo.
Once in Los Angeles, students can reach several locations by taking
LA Metro rail or buses. From Union Station in Los Angeles, the
Metro Red Line subway travels to mid-LA and Hollywood while the
Metro Gold Line subway travels to Pasadena. Students can also reach
Los Angeles International Airport via the
Metro Green Line. It is easy to plan a trip using the
Metro Trip Planner.
Cars & Driver
Licenses
F1 visa students are eligible for a California driver license. Students
need to present necessary immigration documentation and take a written and
driving test. If you own your own car, you must have car insurance and pay
a registration fee for your car. For more information, see these CA
Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) links:
International Travel
When traveling outside the U.S.,
you must bring your I-20 to the ISC for a travel authorization
signature. To legally re-enter the U.S., you must have an I-20
with a travel authorization signature, a valid F1 visa, and a passport
with a minimum of 6 months validity.
FYI: As of December 2003, male citizens or
nationals from certain countries must comply with special
registration. If you think this may include you, please review
this process
here.
After you return to the U.S., bring your
I-20 and new I-94 to the International Student Center so we can make
copies.
There are several airports that
serve the Southern California area. Below are links to the the nearby
airports and their distance from Fullerton College.
last updated
03/11/2009 |
