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

The cheapest way to get from San Dimas to San Diego is to tram and bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Dimas to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Dimas and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from San Dimas to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W and arriving at San Diego via El Monte Station - Lower Level and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between San Dimas and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from San Dimas station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from San Dimas Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from San Dimas to San Diego?

The distance between San Dimas and San Diego is 158 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Dimas to San Diego without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 52m and costs $40 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from San Dimas to San Diego, including transfers.

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

San Dimas to San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.

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

San Dimas to San Diego train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from San Dimas Station.

Where does the San Dimas to San Diego bus arrive?

San Dimas to San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.

Where does the San Dimas to San Diego train arrive?

San Dimas to San Diego train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.

Can I drive from San Dimas to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between San Dimas to San Diego is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from San Dimas to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2312+ hotels available in San Diego.

San Dimas to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and plane

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

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 52m
$42–87
Tram, bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Anaheim Street Stationtram Metro A Line
2. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
5h 40m
$20–37
Drive 116.1 mi
1. Drive from San Dimas to San Diegocar 116.1 mi
2h 2m
$22–31
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 49m
$169–665
Line 76 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 8m
$43–72

San Dimas to San Diego by tram and train

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Distance: 157.6 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to San Diego via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 6h 8m.

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