What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to La Palma?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to La Palma is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to La Palma?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to La Palma is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and La Palma?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to La Palma. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Valley View-La Palma via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from San Diego to La Palma?

The distance between San Diego and La Palma is 113 miles. The road distance is 103.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to La Palma without a car is to train and line 123 bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to La Palma?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from San Diego to La Palma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to La Palma bus from?

San Diego to La Palma bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where does the San Diego to La Palma bus arrive?

San Diego to La Palma bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to La Palma?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to La Palma is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from San Diego to La Palma.

Where can I stay near La Palma?

There are 1185+ hotels available in La Palma.

San Diego to La Palma - 5 ways to travel via train, line 123 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to La Palma by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, line 123 bus
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Valley View-La Canadabus 123
3h 53m
$35–69
Drive 102.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to La Palmacar 102.5 mi
1h 50m
$19–27
Bus, line 123 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Valley View-La Palmabus 123
4h 15m
$37–51
Fly, tram
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Norwalk Stationtram
3h 14m
$170–638
Bus, line 191 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from 1st & Shelter C N to Bloomfield & Del Amo SWbus 191
4h 18m
$21–32

San Diego to La Palma by train and bus

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 112 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Valley View-La Palma via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 in around 4h 15m.

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