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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Whittier and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia / Painter and arriving at San Diego via Atlantic / Floral and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Whittier and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Whittier to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Whittier to San Diego?

The distance between Whittier and San Diego is 117 miles. The road distance is 110.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whittier to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Whittier to San Diego, including transfers.

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

Whittier to San Diego bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia / Painter station.

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

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

Train or bus from Whittier to San Diego?

The best way to get from Whittier to San Diego is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlantic / Floral, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Whittier to San Diego bus arrive?

Whittier to San Diego bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, arrive at East L.A. College station.

Where does the Whittier to San Diego train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whittier to San Diego?

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

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2311+ hotels available in San Diego.

Whittier to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 7 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 43m
$60–108
Drive 109.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whittier to San Diegocar 109.5 mi
1h 59m
$20–29
Bus via Atlantic / Floral
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to East L.A. Collegebus 10 Whittier Blvd
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 31m
$42–68
Line 7 bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus
2. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 32m
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
6h 2m
$22–37

Whittier to San Diego by bus and foot

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.6 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia / Painter to San Diego via East L.A. College, Atlantic / Floral, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, and Los Angeles in around 5h 31m.

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