What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Idyllwild?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Idyllwild is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Idyllwild?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Idyllwild is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Idyllwild?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Idyllwild. However, there are services departing from Broadway & 5th Av and arriving at Grant + Florida via Escondido, Fourth + G Street and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from San Diego to Idyllwild?

The distance between San Diego and Idyllwild is 114 miles. The road distance is 106.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Idyllwild without a car is to tram and bus and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs $200 - $270.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Idyllwild?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from San Diego to Idyllwild, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Idyllwild bus from?

San Diego to Idyllwild bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Broadway & 5th Av station.

Where does the San Diego to Idyllwild bus arrive?

San Diego to Idyllwild bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Escondido Transit Center station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Idyllwild?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Idyllwild is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from San Diego to Idyllwild.

Where can I stay near Idyllwild?

There are 1127+ hotels available in Idyllwild.

San Diego to Idyllwild - 3 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Idyllwild by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram, bus, taxi
best
1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus
3. Take the taxi from Temecula Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi
3h 35m
$206–270
Drive 105.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Idyllwildcar 105.5 mi
1h 58m
$20–28
Bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Escondido to Perrisbus
3. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Grant + Floridabus 28
5h 15m
$88–120

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Distance: 113 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Idyllwild via Escondido Transit Center, Escondido, Perris, Fourth + G Street, Perris Transit Center, and Grant + Florida in around 5h 15m.

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