What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Fountain Valley?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Fountain Valley is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Fountain Valley?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Fountain Valley is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Fountain Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Fountain Valley. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Warner-San Bruno via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Fountain Valley?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Fountain Valley. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Santa Ana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from San Diego to Fountain Valley?

The distance between San Diego and Fountain Valley is 101 miles. The road distance is 91 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Fountain Valley without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Fountain Valley?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from San Diego to Fountain Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Fountain Valley bus from?

San Diego to Fountain Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Fountain Valley train from?

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Fountain Valley?

The best way to get from San Diego to Fountain Valley is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 72 bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the San Diego to Fountain Valley bus arrive?

San Diego to Fountain Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Where does the San Diego to Fountain Valley train arrive?

San Diego to Fountain Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Fountain Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Fountain Valley is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from San Diego to Fountain Valley.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Fountain Valley?

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Where can I stay near Fountain Valley?

There are 1804+ hotels available in Fountain Valley.

San Diego to Fountain Valley - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 72 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Fountain Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 14m
$59–105
Drive 90.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Fountain Valleycar 90.4 mi
1h 35m
$17–24
Bus, line 72 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-San Brunobus 72
3h 45m
$35–49

San Diego to Fountain Valley by bus and train

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Warner-San Bruno via Irvine, Irvine, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 in around 3h 45m.

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