What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Long Beach is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $17 - $35 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Long Beach?

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

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Long Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego and arriving at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from San Diego to Long Beach?

The distance between San Diego and Long Beach is 109 miles. The road distance is 106.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Long Beach without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $21 - $35.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Long Beach?

The bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Long Beach bus from?

San Diego to Long Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Long Beach train from?

San Diego to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where does the San Diego to Long Beach bus arrive?

San Diego to Long Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station.

Where does the San Diego to Long Beach train arrive?

San Diego to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Long Beach?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Long Beach?

Book your San Diego to Long Beach bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 825+ hotels available in Long Beach.

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Long Beach by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, tram, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017
2h 15m
$21–35
Bus via Old Town Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
3h 59m
$17–35
Train, tram
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
4h 6m
$43–85
Drive 105.5 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Long Beachcar 105.5 mi
1h 58m
$20–28
Fly, tram
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
2h 23m
$158–777

San Diego to Long Beach by bus

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Distance: 107.9 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

FlixBus-us operates a bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery once daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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