There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to California Science Center by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 31m$45–87Bus via Florence / Malabar
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Huntington Parkbus FlixBus 2017
4h 43m$21–35Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
3h 32m$25–40Drive 121.2 mi
- Drive from San Diego to California Science Centercar 121.2 mi
2h 13m$23–32Fly, tram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Expo Park / USC Stationtram
2h 9m$158–777
San Diego to California Science Center by train, subway, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to California Science Center is to bus via Florence / Malabar which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to California Science Center is to fly and tram which takes 2h 9m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to California Science Center. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to California Science Center station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Expo Park / USC Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between San Diego and California Science Center is 133 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to California Science Center without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from San Diego to California Science Center, including transfers.
San Diego to California Science Center bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to California Science Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to California Science Center is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and California Science Center, 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Expo Park / USC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to California Science Center bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to California Science Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to California Science Center is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from San Diego to California Science Center.
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