What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Arrowhead and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 and arriving at San Diego via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Arrowhead and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Arrowhead 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 51m.

How far is it from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego?

The distance between Lake Arrowhead and San Diego is 165 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $100 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Arrowhead to San Diego bus from?

Lake Arrowhead to San Diego bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, depart from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 station.

Where do I catch the Lake Arrowhead to San Diego train from?

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

Train or bus from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego?

The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Lake Arrowhead to San Diego bus arrive?

Lake Arrowhead to San Diego bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Where does the Lake Arrowhead to San Diego train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Arrowhead to San Diego is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2239+ hotels available in San Diego.

Lake Arrowhead to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train
best
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 51m
$106–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus 6
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 39m
$20–37
Drive 128.4 mi
1. Drive from Lake Arrowhead to San Diegocar 128.4 mi
2h 21m
$24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus 6
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain
6h 41m
$29–52

Lake Arrowhead to San Diego by bus and tram

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.8 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego via San Bernardino Depot and Santa Ana in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to County Center/Little Italy Station via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 5h 39m.

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