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How to get fromSierra Madre to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 41m
    $39–89

  2. Drive 125.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sierra Madre to San Diegocar car 125.2 mi
    2h 18m
    $23–33

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    5h 34m
    $24–39

  4. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3h 39m
    $171–567

  5. Line 76 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus bus 76
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 54m
    $43–63

Sierra Madre to San Diego by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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