What is the cheapest way to get from California to Alpine?

The cheapest way to get from California to Alpine is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Alpine?

The fastest way to get from California to Alpine is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between California and Alpine?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Alpine. However, there are services departing from Downtown Los Angeles and arriving at Alpine Bl & Arnold Wy via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, El Cajon Transit Center and Camino Canada & Walmart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between California and Alpine?

No, there is no direct train from California to Alpine station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at El Cajon Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from California to Alpine?

The distance between California and Alpine is 155 miles. The road distance is 138.6 miles.

How do I travel from California to Alpine without a car?

The best way to get from California to Alpine without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $100.

How long does it take to get from California to Alpine?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from California to Alpine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Alpine bus from?

California to Alpine bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the California to Alpine train from?

California to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Alpine?

The best way to get from California to Alpine is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the California to Alpine bus arrive?

California to Alpine bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro, CA station.

Where does the California to Alpine train arrive?

California to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from California to Alpine?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Alpine is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from California to Alpine.

Where can I stay near Alpine?

There are 86+ hotels available in Alpine.

California to Alpine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Alpine by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 5m
$42–100
Drive 137.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Alpinecar 137.8 mi
2h 27m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CAbus Las Vegas / ...
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
6h 54m
$51–83
Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
8h 14m
$32–63

California to Alpine by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.4 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between California, USA and Alpine, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Alpine Bl & Arnold Wy via San Ysidro, CA, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, El Cajon Transit Center, and Camino Canada & Walmart in around 6h 54m.

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