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How to get fromSunset Beach to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Sunset Beach to San Diego by train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 28m
    $86–128

  2. Drive 93.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunset Beach to San Diegocar car 93.8 mi
    1h 53m
    $18–25

  3. Line 1 bus, line 577 bus, tram, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Broadway to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Norwalk Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    4h 14m
    $165–558

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sunset Beach to San Diego.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 107.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h 6m.

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