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How to get fromSan Diego to San Luis Reyby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to San Luis Rey by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 303 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Douglas Dr & El Camino Realbus bus 303
    1h 28m
    $15–32

  2. Train, line 303 bus via San Diego - Santa Fe Depot

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train Coaster
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Douglas Dr & El Camino Realbus bus 303
    1h 42m
    $4–12

  3. Bus, line 303 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Oceansidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Douglas Dr & El Camino Realbus bus 303
    1h 34m
    $16–24

  4. Drive 40 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to San Luis Reycar car 40 mi
    45 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to San Luis Reytaxi taxi 40 mi
    45 min
    $180–220

San Diego to San Luis Rey by train and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Douglas Dr & El Camino Real via Oceanside and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 1h 34m.

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