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How to get fromCalifornia to San Diego Zooby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from California to San Diego Zoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 31m
    $43–88

  2. Drive 118.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Diego Zoocar car 118.6 mi
    2h 6m
    $22–32

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 34m
    $45–65

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, line 215 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Zoo Plbus bus
    3h 39m
    $172–673

  5. Bus via Old Town Transit Center (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    4h 33m
    $22–43

  6. Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, line 215 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Zoo Plbus bus
    4h 51m

California to San Diego Zoo by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between California, USA and San Diego Zoo, 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 $40–60 and the journey takes 3h.

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