What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Whittier?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Whittier is to bus and line 173 bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Whittier?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Whittier is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Whittier?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Whittier. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza and El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Whittier?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Whittier. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from San Diego to Whittier?

The distance between San Diego and Whittier is 117 miles. The road distance is 110.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Whittier without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Whittier without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Whittier?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from San Diego to Whittier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Whittier bus from?

San Diego to Whittier bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Whittier train from?

San Diego to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Whittier?

The best way to get from San Diego to Whittier is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the San Diego to Whittier bus arrive?

San Diego to Whittier bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the San Diego to Whittier train arrive?

San Diego to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Whittier?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Whittier is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from San Diego to Whittier.

Where can I stay near Whittier?

There are 1437+ hotels available in Whittier.

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Whittier by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 34m
$63–105
Drive 109.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Whittiercar 109.6 mi
1h 59m
$20–29
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
4h 29m
$25–40
Fly, tram, line 7 bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Norwalk Stationtram
3. Take the bus from C Line Station to Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Streetbus
3h 17m
Bus, line 173 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from 1st & Shelter F S to Norwalk Station Bay 11bus 173 / ...
5h 30m
$20–31

San Diego to Whittier by bus (Greyhound)

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.7 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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