What is the cheapest way to get from Capitola to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Capitola to San Diego is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Capitola to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Capitola to San Diego is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $270 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Capitola and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Capitola to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Capitola Mall - Lane 1 and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Front and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Capitola and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Capitola to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Capitola to San Diego?

The distance between Capitola and San Diego is 416 miles. The road distance is 457.4 miles.

How do I travel from Capitola to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Capitola to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $80 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Capitola to San Diego?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Capitola to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Capitola to San Diego bus from?

Capitola to San Diego bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where do I catch the Capitola to San Diego train from?

Capitola to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Capitola to San Diego?

The best way to get from Capitola to San Diego is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $360 and takes 16h 32m.

Where does the Capitola to San Diego bus arrive?

Capitola to San Diego bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Where does the Capitola to San Diego train arrive?

Capitola to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Capitola to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Capitola to San Diego is 457 miles. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Capitola to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2367+ hotels available in San Diego.

Capitola to San Diego - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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

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Taxi to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Capitola to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MRY - SAN
2h 14m
$270–473
Drive 454.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Capitola to San Diegocar 454.8 mi
7h 56m
$83–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
13h 55m
$84–137
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 32m
$134–351
Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
4h 44m
$85–506
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 57m
$119–256

Capitola to San Diego by bus and tram

7Weekly Services

13h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 413.4 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Capitola, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Capitola Mall - Lane 1 to County Center/Little Italy Station via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Capitola Ave to San Diego via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 16h 32m.

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