There are 5 ways to get from Redlands to San Diego by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 21m$18–27Train via Santa Ana
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 38m$38–77Drive 103.5 mi
- Drive from Redlands to San Diegocar 103.5 mi
1h 59m$19–28Line 15 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Orange @ Stuart to G Street @ Oakbus 15
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Avbus 235 / ...
5h 34m$33–52Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 50m$29–51
Redlands to San Diego by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redlands to San Diego is to bus which costs $18 - $27 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Redlands to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Redlands station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Redlands Station Depot and arriving at San Diego via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Redlands to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Redlands - Downtown and arriving at San Diego via San Bernardino - Downtown and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Redlands and San Diego is 126 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.
The best way to get from Redlands to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $18 - $27.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Redlands to San Diego, including transfers.
Redlands to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Redlands to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Redlands to San Diego is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $18 - $27. Alternatively, you can train via Santa Ana, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Redlands, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redlands - Downtown to San Diego via San Bernardino - Downtown and Santa Ana in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Redlands to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Redlands to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redlands to San Diego is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Redlands to San Diego.
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