What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 6h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Lake Arrowhead?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Lake Arrowhead?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Bernardino Depot via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead?

The distance between San Diego and Lake Arrowhead is 165 miles. The road distance is 128.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $90 - $130.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Lake Arrowhead bus from?

San Diego to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Lake Arrowhead train from?

San Diego to Lake Arrowhead train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead?

The best way to get from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the San Diego to Lake Arrowhead bus arrive?

San Diego to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the San Diego to Lake Arrowhead train arrive?

San Diego to Lake Arrowhead train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Lake Arrowhead is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead.

Where can I stay near Lake Arrowhead?

There are 512+ hotels available in Lake Arrowhead.

San Diego to Lake Arrowhead - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
4h 50m
$91–130
Bus
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1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus 6
6h 7m
$21–37
Drive 128.1 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Lake Arrowheadcar 128.1 mi
2h 23m
$24–34

San Diego to Lake Arrowhead by tram and bus

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Distance: 164 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Lake Arrowhead via Oceanside and San Bernardino Depot in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via Old Town Station, San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 6h 7m.

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