What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Playa del Rey?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Playa del Rey is to bus and line 173 bus and line 115 bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Playa del Rey?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Playa del Rey is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs $180 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Playa del Rey?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Playa del Rey. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Playa del Rey?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Playa del Rey. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from San Diego to Playa del Rey?

The distance between San Diego and Playa del Rey is 115 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Playa del Rey without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Playa del Rey without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $95 - $160.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Playa del Rey?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from San Diego to Playa del Rey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Playa del Rey bus from?

San Diego to Playa del Rey bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Playa del Rey train from?

San Diego to Playa del Rey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Playa del Rey?

The best way to get from San Diego to Playa del Rey is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 3h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the San Diego to Playa del Rey bus arrive?

San Diego to Playa del Rey bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.

Where does the San Diego to Playa del Rey train arrive?

San Diego to Playa del Rey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Playa del Rey?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Playa del Rey is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from San Diego to Playa del Rey.

Where can I stay near Playa del Rey?

There are 2743+ hotels available in Playa del Rey.

San Diego to Playa del Rey - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Playa del Rey by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
1h 14m
$180–803
Bus, line 173 bus, line 115 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus
2. Take the bus from 1st & Shelter F S to Norwalk Station Bay 11bus 173 / ...
3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Manchester / Pershingbus 115
6h 32m
$20–32
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 22m
$97–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
3h 53m
$85–136
Drive 126.1 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Playa del Reycar 126.1 mi
2h 22m
$23–34
Train, line 460 bus, line 115 bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Manchester / Pershingbus 115
6h 49m
$34–66

San Diego to Playa del Rey by bus

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Distance: 114.7 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Playa del Rey, CA, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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