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How to get fromSan Diego to Sunset Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Sunset Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 24m
    $83–130

  2. Drive 93.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Sunset Beachcar car 93.9 mi
    1h 52m
    $18–25

  3. Bus, line 72 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-Pacificbus bus 72 / ...
    3h 58m
    $35–49

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2017
    4h
    $21–31

  5. Train, line 72 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-Pacificbus bus 72 / ...
    4h 3m
    $33–65

San Diego to Sunset Beach by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Warner-Pacific via Irvine, Irvine, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 in around 3h 58m.

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