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How to get fromSan Diego to Downtown Long Beachby bus (Flixbus), train, tram, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2017
    2h 15m
    $17–29

  2. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 5th Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    4h 4m
    $42–85

  3. Drive 106 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Downtown Long Beachcar car 106 mi
    1h 57m
    $20–28

  4. Fly, tram

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 5th Street Stationtram tram
    2h 21m
    $168–636

  5. Bus via Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Tijuana
    3h 21m
    $24–37

San Diego to Downtown Long Beach by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Downtown Long Beach, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery twice daily. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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