What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Altadena?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Altadena is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Altadena?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Altadena is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Altadena?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Altadena. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Altadena / Lake via Raymond / Del Mar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Altadena?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Altadena station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Lake Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from San Diego to Altadena?

The distance between San Diego and Altadena is 142 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Altadena without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Altadena without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $21 - $35.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Altadena?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from San Diego to Altadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Altadena bus from?

San Diego to Altadena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Altadena train from?

San Diego to Altadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Altadena?

The best way to get from San Diego to Altadena is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the San Diego to Altadena bus arrive?

San Diego to Altadena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the San Diego to Altadena train arrive?

San Diego to Altadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Altadena?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Altadena is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from San Diego to Altadena.

Where can I stay near Altadena?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Altadena.

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Altadena by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus (Flixbus)
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1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
3h 48m
$22–32
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 22m
$34–77
Drive 128.3 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Altadenacar 128.3 mi
2h 20m
$24–34
Fly, tram, line 662 bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Lake Station to Mariposa / El Molinobus
3h
$164–465
Bus via San Diego (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 33m
$33–47

San Diego to Altadena by bus and tram (Flixbus)

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141.1 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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