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How to get fromSan Diego to East Whittierby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to East Whittier by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 36m
    $72–122

  2. Drive 107.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to East Whittiercar car 107.8 mi
    1h 58m
    $20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Cal State Los Angeles to Whittier/Strubbus bus 10 Whittier Blvd
    4h 59m
    $26–43

  4. Fly, tram, line 7 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Norwalk Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from C Line Station to Mar Vista Street and Washington Boulevarbus bus
    3h 15m

San Diego to East Whittier by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Whittier/Strub via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Cal State LA Busway Station, and Cal State Los Angeles in around 4h 59m.

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