There are 5 ways to get from Altadena to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 37m$34–79Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003 / ...
4h 49m$21–32Drive 128.3 mi
- Drive from Altadena to San Diegocar 128.3 mi
2h 21m$24–34Line 662 bus, tram, fly
- Take the bus from Altadena / Lake to Raymond / Del Marbus
- Take the tram from Del Mar Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 44m$171–477Bus via San Diego (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 54m$39–59
Altadena to San Diego by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altadena to San Diego is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Altadena to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Altadena to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Altadena / Lake and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Altadena station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Altadena and San Diego is 140 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.
The best way to get from Altadena to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Altadena to San Diego, including transfers.
Altadena to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Altadena to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Altadena to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Altadena, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $17–28 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Altadena to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Altadena to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altadena to San Diego is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Altadena to San Diego.
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