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

The cheapest way to get from Colton to San Diego is to bus which costs $16 - $26 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colton to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Colton and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Colton to San Diego. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino and arriving at Broadway & Union St via Escondido Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Colton and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Colton to San Diego. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Depot and arriving at San Diego via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Colton to San Diego?

The distance between Colton and San Diego is 130 miles. The road distance is 104.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colton to San Diego without a car is to bus via Escondido which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Colton to San Diego, including transfers.

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

Colton to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

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

Colton to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino Depot station.

Train or bus from Colton to San Diego?

The best way to get from Colton to San Diego is to bus via Escondido which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train via Santa Ana, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Colton to San Diego bus arrive?

Colton to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Colton to San Diego train arrive?

Colton to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Colton to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Colton to San Diego is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Colton to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Colton to San Diego?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colton to San Diego?

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Colton to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus via Escondido
best
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Union Stbus 235 / ...
3h 26m
$31–46
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
3h 43m
$16–26
Train via Santa Ana
1. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 17m
$33–68
Drive 103.8 mi
1. Drive from Colton to San Diegocar 103.8 mi
1h 48m
$19–28
Train
1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 33m
$23–43

Colton to San Diego by bus

7Weekly Buses

3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.7 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from San Bernardino to Broadway & Union St via Escondido and Escondido Transit Center in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Bernardino Depot to San Diego via Santa Ana in around 4h 17m.

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