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How to get fromSan Diego County to Orange Countyby tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego County to Orange County by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 58m
    $126–189

  2. Drive 99.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego County to Orange Countycar car 99.6 mi
    2h 2m
    $19–27

  3. Line 371 bus, line 308 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St & 11th St to Escondido Transit Center Stall 15bus bus 371
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus bus 308
    3. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anabus bus
    5h 12m
    $73–97

  4. Line 371 bus, tram, train

    1. Take the bus from Main St & 11th St to Escondido Transit Center Stall 15bus bus 371
    2. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    3. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train
    4h 6m
    $61–82

  5. Taxi, line 838 bus, line 864 bus, tram, bus

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego County to Olde Hwy 80 & Dunbar Lntaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Olde Hwy 80 & Dunbar Ln to Camino Canada & Walmartbus bus 838
    3. Take the bus from Camino Canada & Walmart to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 864
    4. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 12m
    $113–163

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  • Distance: 125.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between San Diego County, CA, USA and Orange County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from San Diego County to Santa Ana via Main St & 11th St, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 5h 12m.

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