There are 5 ways to get from Running Springs to San Diego by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Escondido
best- Take the bus from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way to San Bernardinobus 5
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Avbus 235 / ...
5h 33m$34–57Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way to San Bernardinobus 5
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 36m$20–33Train via Santa Ana
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 2m$62–100Drive 124.5 mi
- Drive from Running Springs to San Diegocar 124.5 mi
2h 25m$23–33Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 13m$38–60
Running Springs to San Diego by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Running Springs to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Running Springs to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Running Springs to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way and arriving at Broadway & 4th Av via San Bernardino and Escondido Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Running Springs 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 6h 2m.
The distance between Running Springs and San Diego is 158 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.
The best way to get from Running Springs to San Diego without a car is to bus via Escondido which takes 5h 33m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Running Springs to San Diego, including transfers.
Running Springs to San Diego bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, depart from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way station.
Running Springs to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino Depot station.
The best way to get from Running Springs to San Diego is to bus via Escondido which takes 5h 33m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train via Santa Ana, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Running Springs, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way to Broadway & 4th Av via San Bernardino, San Bernardino, Escondido, and Escondido Transit Center in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way to San Diego via Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St, San Bernardino Depot, and Santa Ana in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 909-878-5200
- Website
- mountaintransit.org
Bus from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
Bus from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Running Springs to San Diego bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, arrive at San Bernardino station.
Running Springs to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Running Springs to San Diego is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Running Springs to San Diego.
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