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

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

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    2h 23m
    $168–533

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2006
    3h 33m
    $15–25

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    5h 15m
    $37–82

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Long Beachrideshare rideshare 106 mi
    1h 59m

  5. Drive 106 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Long Beachcar car 106 mi
    1h 59m
    $20–28

  6. Bus via Long Beach Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    4h 8m
    $16–30

San Diego Airport (SAN) to Long Beach by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery once daily. Tickets cost $15–25 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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