There are 5 ways to get from Altadena to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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 37m$74–114Bus via Old Town Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
4h 52m$23–39Drive 128.3 mi
- Drive from Altadena to San Diegocar 128.3 mi
2h 21m$23–33Line 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 40m$151–477Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 54m
Altadena to San Diego by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altadena to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Altadena to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $22 - $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 Greyhound Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
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 $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Altadena to San Diego, including transfers.
Altadena to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via Old Town Station, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 52m.
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 $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Del Mar Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Altadena / Lake to Raymond / Del Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Altadena to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 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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