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How to get fromHuntington Beach to San Diego Zooby train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Huntington Beach to San Diego Zoo by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 2m
    $84–129
  2. Drive 86.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Huntington Beach to San Diego Zoocar car 86.9 mi
    1h 45m
    $16–23
  3. Line 178 bus, line 59 bus, train, line 215 bus

    1. Take the bus from Adams-Beach to Campus-University Centerbus bus 178
    2. Take the bus from Campus-University Center to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Park Bl & Zoo Plbus bus 215
    5h 32m
    $35–74

Huntington Beach to San Diego Zoo by bus, train, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and San Diego Zoo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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