There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Walnut by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 38m$75–118Drive 109.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Walnutcar 109.2 mi
1h 57m$20–29Fly, line 194 bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Avebus
3h 23m$163–469
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Walnut is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Walnut is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Walnut station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between San Diego and Walnut is 116 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Walnut without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from San Diego to Walnut, including transfers.
San Diego to Walnut train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Walnut train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Walnut is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from San Diego to Walnut.
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What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Walnut, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
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