There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Grand Terrace by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train via Santa Ana
best- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
4h 34m$40–75Drive 100.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Grand Terracecar 100.7 mi
1h 45m$19–27Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 11m$20–32Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 31m$28–47Bus via Escondido
- Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
- Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus Lxus 2101
6h 8m
San Diego to Grand Terrace by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Grand Terrace is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Grand Terrace is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Grand Terrace. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Barton @ Mt Vernon via San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Grand Terrace. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between San Diego and Grand Terrace is 139 miles. The road distance is 101.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Grand Terrace without a car is to train via Santa Ana which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from San Diego to Grand Terrace, including transfers.
San Diego to Grand Terrace bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Grand Terrace train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Grand Terrace is to train via Santa Ana which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Grand Terrace, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Diego to Mt Vernon @ Centerpointe via Santa Ana, Riverside - Downtown, and Vine Street Mobility Hub in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Escondido to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Grand Terrace bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
San Diego to Grand Terrace train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Grand Terrace is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from San Diego to Grand Terrace.
There are 310+ hotels available in Grand Terrace.










