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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Arcadia is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Arcadia is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Arcadia?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Arcadia. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Huntington / Santa Anita via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza and El Monte Station - Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Arcadia?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Arcadia station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Arcadia Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from San Diego to Arcadia?

The distance between San Diego and Arcadia is 144 miles. The road distance is 124.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Arcadia without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $40 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from San Diego to Arcadia, including transfers.

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

San Diego to Arcadia bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Arcadia?

The best way to get from San Diego to Arcadia is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus via El Monte Station - Lower Level, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the San Diego to Arcadia bus arrive?

San Diego to Arcadia bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the San Diego to Arcadia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Arcadia?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Arcadia is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from San Diego to Arcadia.

Where can I stay near Arcadia?

There are 930+ hotels available in Arcadia.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 38m
$43–85
Drive 124.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Arcadiacar 124.2 mi
2h 17m
$23–33
Bus via El Monte Station - Lower Level (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
4h 13m
$26–41
Fly, tram
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 Arcadia Stationtram
2h 38m
$163–786
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2017
4h 27m
$23–37

San Diego to Arcadia by train and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 143.5 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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