There are 5 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 13m$17–29Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
5h 26m$28–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Colton104.4 mi
1h 51mDrive 104.4 mi
- Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Coltoncar 104.4 mi
1h 51m$20–28Bus via San Ysidro, CA
- Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Valley Blvd - Bloomingtonbus San Ysidro
6h 21m$54–95
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton is to bus which costs $17 - $29 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Transportation Island and arriving at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Bernardino Depot via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Colton is 118 miles. The road distance is 105 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $17 - $29.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton, including transfers.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $17 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Colton, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr to San Bernardino Depot via Broadway & Pacific Hwy, San Diego, and Oceanside in around 5h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro, CA to Valley Blvd - Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Colton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Colton.
There are 535+ hotels available in Colton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Colton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.