There are 4 ways to get from Anaheim to Downtown San Diego by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
2h 32m$19–30Bus via Old Town Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
2h 38m$13–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 50m$30–70Drive 95 mi
- Drive from Anaheim to Downtown San Diegocar 95 mi
1h 42m$18–26
Anaheim to Downtown San Diego by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Downtown San Diego is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $13 - $26 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Downtown San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anaheim and arriving at San Diego. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station station and arriving at San Diego. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Anaheim and Downtown San Diego is 97 miles. The road distance is 95.6 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Downtown San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $19 - $30.
The bus from Anaheim to San Diego takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Anaheim to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
Anaheim to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Downtown San Diego is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $19 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Downtown San Diego, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Anaheim to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Anaheim to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Anaheim to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Downtown San Diego is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Anaheim to Downtown San Diego.
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