There are 3 ways to get from San Diego State University to Mission Viejo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 40m$23–46Drive 74.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego State University to Mission Viejocar 74.1 mi
1h 20m$14–20Line 215 bus, bus
- Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 215
- Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 8m$32–47
San Diego State University to Mission Viejo by foot, tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to Mission Viejo is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to Mission Viejo is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State University to Mission Viejo. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at Jeronimo-Montilla via San Diego and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University station to Mission Viejo station. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between San Diego State University and Mission Viejo is 84 miles. The road distance is 74.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Mission Viejo without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from San Diego State University to Mission Viejo, including transfers.
San Diego State University to Mission Viejo bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Transit Center station.
San Diego State University to Mission Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Mission Viejo is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $22 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 215 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Mission Viejo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to Jeronimo-Montilla via SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, San Diego, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 5h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego State University to Mission Viejo bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
San Diego State University to Mission Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to Mission Viejo is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from San Diego State University to Mission Viejo.
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