There are 5 ways to get from Alhambra to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 22m$42–87Drive 120 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alhambra to San Diegocar 120 mi
2h 12m$22–32Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 43m$42–67Line 78 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 25m$159–815Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
5h 6m$24–42
Alhambra to San Diego by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to San Diego is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Alhambra to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Alhambra and San Diego is 139 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Alhambra to San Diego, including transfers.
Alhambra to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Alhambra to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Alhambra to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alhambra to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Alhambra to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to San Diego is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Alhambra to San Diego.
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