There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Duarte by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 45m$33–74Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
4h 33m$22–37Drive 122.6 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Duartecar 122.6 mi
2h 15m$23–33Fly, tram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Duarte / City of Hope Stationtram
2h 43m$163–463Bus, line 188 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Azusa Intermodal Transit Centerbus 188
6h 29m$26–49
San Diego to Duarte by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Duarte is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Duarte is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Duarte. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Huntington Dr and Buena Vista St E via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Huntington / Maycrest and Huntington Dr and Rosemead Blvd E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Duarte station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Duarte / City of Hope Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between San Diego and Duarte is 148 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Duarte without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from San Diego to Duarte, including transfers.
San Diego to Duarte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Duarte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Duarte is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Duarte, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Duarte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to Duarte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Duarte is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from San Diego to Duarte.
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