What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan Beach to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan Beach to San Diego is to line 232 bus and bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan Beach to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan Beach to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan Beach and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan Beach to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Sepulveda / 8th and arriving at San Diego via Long Beach Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan Beach and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Manhattan Beach station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Pico Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Manhattan Beach to San Diego?

The distance between Manhattan Beach and San Diego is 119 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan Beach to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan Beach to San Diego?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Manhattan Beach to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manhattan Beach to San Diego bus from?

Manhattan Beach to San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Sepulveda / 8th station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan Beach to San Diego train from?

Manhattan Beach to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Manhattan Beach to San Diego?

The best way to get from Manhattan Beach to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 232 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 5h.

Where does the Manhattan Beach to San Diego bus arrive?

Manhattan Beach to San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Long Beach / Anaheim station.

Where does the Manhattan Beach to San Diego train arrive?

Manhattan Beach to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Manhattan Beach to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan Beach to San Diego is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Manhattan Beach to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2311+ hotels available in San Diego.

Manhattan Beach to San Diego - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 232 bus

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

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Line 232 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Sepulveda / Manhattan Beach to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
2h 42m
$162–654
Line 232 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Long Beach / Anaheimbus 232
2. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
5h
$20–37
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 48m
$44–91
Drive 121.6 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to San Diegocar 121.6 mi
2h 9m
$23–32
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
4h 30m
$256–336
Line 232 bus, bus via San Diego
1. Take the bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Long Beach / Anaheimbus 232
2. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
5h 15m
$24–37

Manhattan Beach to San Diego by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

30Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.8 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sepulveda / 8th to San Diego via Long Beach / Anaheim and Long Beach Bus Station in around 5h.

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