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How to get fromDowntown San Diego to Long Beachby bus (Flixbus), train, tram, car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to Long Beach by bus (Flixbus), train, tram, car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2017
    2h 45m
    $17–29

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from City College Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    3h 31m
    $16–40

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    4h 30m
    $42–85

  4. Drive 105.5 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to Long Beachcar car 105.5 mi
    1h 57m
    $20–28

  5. Fly, tram

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    3h 59m
    $166–661

  6. Bus via Old Town Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    4h 9m
    $16–35

Downtown San Diego to Long Beach by foot, tram, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Downtown San Diego, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery twice daily. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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