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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Carson is to bus and line 3 bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Carson is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Carson?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Carson. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Carson St + Moneta Av via Downtown Long Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Carson?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Carson station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from San Diego to Carson?

The distance between San Diego and Carson is 120 miles. The road distance is 113.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Carson without a car is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $18 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from San Diego to Carson, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Carson?

The best way to get from San Diego to Carson is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $18 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the San Diego to Carson bus arrive?

San Diego to Carson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station.

Where does the San Diego to Carson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Carson is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from San Diego to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Carson.

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

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Bus, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Avbus 3
3h 18m
$18–30
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 57m
$45–88
Drive 112.7 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Carsoncar 112.7 mi
1h 58m
$21–30
Fly, tram, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Harbor Freeway Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus
2h 14m
$157–777
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Tijuana
4h 28m
$25–38

San Diego to Carson by bus

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Distance: 119.1 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Carson St + Moneta Av via Downtown Long Beach Station in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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