What is the cheapest way to get from Altadena to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Altadena to San Diego is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altadena to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Altadena to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Altadena and San Diego?

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Altadena and San Diego?

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.

How far is it from Altadena to San Diego?

The distance between Altadena and San Diego is 140 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.

How do I travel from Altadena to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Altadena to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $40 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Altadena to San Diego?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Altadena to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altadena to San Diego bus from?

Altadena to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the Altadena to San Diego train from?

Altadena to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Altadena to San Diego?

The best way to get from Altadena to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Altadena to San Diego bus arrive?

Altadena to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Altadena to San Diego train arrive?

Altadena to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Altadena to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Altadena to San Diego is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Altadena to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2125+ hotels available in San Diego.

Altadena to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 662 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Altadena to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 37m
$44–89
Drive 128.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Altadena to San Diegocar 128.3 mi
2h 21m
$24–34
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 54m
$44–69
Line 662 bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Altadena / Lake to Raymond / Del Marbus
2. Take the tram from Del Mar Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 43m
$161–817
Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
5h 39m
$25–39

Altadena to San Diego by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 139.6 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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 $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.

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