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How to get fromSan Diego Airport (SAN) to Carsonby plane, tram, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carson by plane, tram, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, tram, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Harbor Freeway Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus
    2h 16m
    $167–636

  2. Bus, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Avbus bus 3
    4h 36m
    $17–30

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 7m
    $46–94

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Carsonrideshare rideshare 113.2 mi
    2h

  5. Drive 113.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carsoncar car 113.2 mi
    2h
    $21–30

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    5h 36m
    $19–39

San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carson by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Carson, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Terminal 1 Transportation Island to Carson St + Moneta Av via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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