There are 4 ways to get from Whittier to San Ysidro by train, tram, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to Beyer Blvd Stationtram Blue
3h 33m$100–154Drive 122.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whittier to San Ysidrocar 122.6 mi
2h 12m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3105
4h 49m$34–60Line 7 bus, tram, fly
- Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus
- Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from City College Station to Beyer Blvd Stationtram
5h 1m
Whittier to San Ysidro by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whittier to San Ysidro is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier to San Ysidro is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to San Ysidro. However, there are services departing from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street and arriving at San Ysidro Bl & I-805 via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte and San Ysidro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Whittier station to San Ysidro station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Beyer Blvd Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Whittier and San Ysidro is 130 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier to San Ysidro without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 33m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Whittier to San Ysidro, including transfers.
Whittier to San Ysidro bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.
Whittier to San Ysidro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Whittier to San Ysidro bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Ysidro station.
What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and San Ysidro, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from El Monte to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to Beyer Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from City College Station to Beyer Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Monte to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 562-929-5550
- Website
- Norwalk California Transit System
Bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Norwalk California Transit System
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Booking & Getting There
Whittier to San Ysidro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to San Ysidro is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Whittier to San Ysidro.
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