There are 5 ways to get from Adelanto to San Diego by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 50m$54–114Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to San Bernardinobus 15
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
9h 40m$20–52Bus
- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 58m$54–94Drive 146.6 mi
- Drive from Adelanto to San Diegocar 146.6 mi
2h 31m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 46m$60–136
Adelanto to San Diego by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelanto to San Diego is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Adelanto to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelanto to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Bartlett St EB & Jonathan St and arriving at San Diego via Victorville Transit Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelanto to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Victorville Amtrak and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Adelanto and San Diego is 226 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.
The best way to get from Adelanto to San Diego without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 6h 50m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Adelanto to San Diego, including transfers.
Adelanto to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Victorville Transit Center station.
Adelanto to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Victorville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Adelanto to San Diego is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Adelanto, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bartlett St EB & Jonathan St to San Diego via VVTC - Dock 8, Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bartlett St EB & Jonathan St to San Diego via VVTC - Dock 8, Victorville Amtrak, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- [email protected]
- Website
- vvta.org
Bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- vvta.org
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Adelanto to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Adelanto to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelanto to San Diego is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Adelanto to San Diego.
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