There are 5 ways to get from Anaheim to San Diego by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Old Town Station
best- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
2h 8m$14–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 26m$55–90Drive 95.3 mi
- Drive from Anaheim to San Diegocar 95.3 mi
1h 42m$18–26Train, fly
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 23m$155–483Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
2h 10m$17–28
Anaheim to San Diego by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to San Diego is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $14 - $24 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to 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 San Diego is 94 miles. The road distance is 95.9 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to San Diego without a car is to bus via Old Town Station which takes 2h 8m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Anaheim to San Diego, including transfers.
Anaheim to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Anaheim to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Anaheim to San Diego is to bus via Old Town Station which takes 2h 8m and costs $14 - $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–24 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
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
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- 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 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Anaheim to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Anaheim to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to San Diego is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Anaheim to San Diego.
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