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How to get fromLong Beach to Downtown San Diegoby bus, tram, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Beach to Downtown San Diego by bus, tram, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to City College Stationtram tram Blue
    2h 59m
    $18–40

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    3h 5m
    $17–30

  3. Drive 105 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Downtown San Diegocar car 105 mi
    1h 57m
    $20–28

  4. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    4h 4m
    $166–661

  5. Bus via San Diego (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    3h 4m
    $24–50

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Long Beach to Downtown San Diego.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 111.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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