There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Pico Rivera by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or train
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 Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 41m$38–74Train via Oceanside
cheapest- Take the train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train Coaster
- Take the train from Oceanside to Commercetrain OC Line
3h 51m$14–22Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from 1st & Shelter H S to Lakewood Blvd Station - Eastbus 22
4h 25m$20–32Drive 111.2 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Pico Riveracar 111.2 mi
1h 57m$21–30Fly, tram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram
2h 37m$167–636
San Diego to Pico Rivera by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Pico Rivera is to train via Oceanside which costs $13 - $23 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Pico Rivera is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Pico Rivera. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Rosemead / Washington via 1st & Shelter H S and Lakewood Blvd Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Pico Rivera. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Commerce via Anaheim - ARTIC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between San Diego and Pico Rivera is 120 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Pico Rivera without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from San Diego to Pico Rivera, including transfers.
San Diego to Pico Rivera bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Pico Rivera train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Pico Rivera is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Pico Rivera, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Anaheim hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Rosemead / Washington via 1st & Shelter H S and Lakewood Blvd Station in around 4h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
- Website
- ridelbt.com
Bus from 1st & Shelter H S to Lakewood Blvd Station - East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://ridelbt.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Pico Rivera bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station.
San Diego to Pico Rivera train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Anaheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Pico Rivera is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from San Diego to Pico Rivera.
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