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How to get fromCalifornia to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 57m
    $40–85

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h
    $20–65

  3. Drive 120.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Diegocar car 120.1 mi
    2h 7m
    $22–32

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2h 31m
    $158–813

  5. Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    3h 43m

California to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between California, 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. Two other operators also service this route.

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