There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Corona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Irvine to Corona - North Maintrain IE-OC Line
3h 42m$35–66Train via Oceanside
cheapest- Take the train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train Coaster
- Take the train from Oceanside to Corona - North Maintrain IE-OC Line
3h 47m$14–22Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
4h 39m$24–37Drive 95.9 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Coronacar 95.9 mi
1h 38m$18–26
San Diego to Corona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Corona is to train via Oceanside which costs $13 - $23 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Corona is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Corona. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at East Grand + Kress via Artic - Dock 6, Village of Orange Zone 5 and Galleria @ Tyler WB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Corona. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Corona - North Main via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between San Diego and Corona is 118 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Corona without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from San Diego to Corona, including transfers.
San Diego to Corona bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Corona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Corona is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Corona, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Diego to Corona - North Main via Irvine in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to East Grand + Kress via Anaheim, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler WB in around 4h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Corona bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Anaheim station.
San Diego to Corona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Corona is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from San Diego to Corona.
There are 205+ hotels available in Corona.














