There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Anaheim by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus Tijuana
2h 10m$17–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 19m$55–90Drive 95.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Anaheimcar 95.3 mi
1h 42m$18–26Bus via Fullerton Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 7m
San Diego to Anaheim by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Anaheim is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Anaheim is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego and arriving at Anaheim. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between San Diego and Anaheim is 96 miles. The road distance is 95.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Anaheim without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $17 - $28.
The bus from San Diego to Anaheim takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
San Diego to Anaheim bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Anaheim is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $17 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Anaheim twice daily. Tickets cost $17–28 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Anaheim bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Anaheim station.
San Diego to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Anaheim is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from San Diego to Anaheim.
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