There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Huntington Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 23m$80–126Drive 88.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Huntington Beachcar 88.4 mi
1h 46m$17–24Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017
4h 14m$21–33Train, line 25 bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 7 to Orange-Mainbus 25
4h 55m$34–65
San Diego to Huntington Beach by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Huntington Beach is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Huntington Beach is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Huntington Beach. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Pacific Coast-Main via 1st & Shelter E S and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Huntington Beach. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Santa Ana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between San Diego and Huntington Beach is 107 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Huntington Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from San Diego to Huntington Beach, including transfers.
San Diego to Huntington Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Huntington Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Huntington Beach is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Huntington Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery once daily. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
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
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 7 to Orange-Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Huntington Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station.
San Diego to Huntington Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Huntington Beach is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from San Diego to Huntington Beach.
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