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How to get fromSan Diego to Californiaby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to California by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2003 / ...
    2h 35m
    $19–29

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 56m
    $70–110

  3. Drive  120.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Los Angelescar car 120.2 mi
    2h 7m
    $22–32

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    1h 56m
    $173–466

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2h 5m
    $80–480

  6. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, line 34 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from L Shelter to NE FIRST - McKENZIEbus bus
    2h 47m

San Diego to California by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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