There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Aliso Viejo by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train, line 91 bus
best- Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Paseo De Valencia-Aliciabus 91
2h 37m$24–48Drive 74.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Aliso Viejocar 74.3 mi
1h 19m$14–20Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 41m$33–47
San Diego to Aliso Viejo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Aliso Viejo is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Aliso Viejo is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Aliso Viejo. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Irvine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between San Diego and Aliso Viejo is 81 miles. The road distance is 74.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Aliso Viejo without a car is to train and line 91 bus which takes 2h 37m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from San Diego to Aliso Viejo, including transfers.
San Diego to Aliso Viejo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Aliso Viejo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Aliso Viejo is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from San Diego to Aliso Viejo.
There are 944+ hotels available in Aliso Viejo.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Aliso Viejo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Paseo De Valencia-Alicia
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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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