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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cerritos, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cerritos, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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$34 Average price | $393 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Cerritos, CA to San Diego, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Cerritos, CA to San Diego, CA trains for today, Thursday, April 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
562 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h08 | 3:49 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h23 | 4:04 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 1:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h15 | 4:04 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 5:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 4:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 2:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 5:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 3:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 6:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 3:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 5:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 3:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 6:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 5:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 8:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 5:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 7:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 5:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 8:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 6:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 8:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 6:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 9:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 6:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 9:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 7:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 9:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 7:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 10:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 7:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 10:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 10:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 12:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 10:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 1:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 10:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 1:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 11:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 2:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 11:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 1:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 11:49 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 2:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, April 17 | |||||
584 Pacific Surfliner | 12:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 2:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
584 Pacific Surfliner | 12:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 3:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
584 Pacific Surfliner | 12:49 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 3:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
586 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 4:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
586 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h12 | 3:53 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
586 Pacific Surfliner | 1:49 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 4:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 5:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 4:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 2:49 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 5:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 3:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 6:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 3:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h10 | 5:51 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 3:49 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h18 | 6:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 5:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h09 | 7:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 5:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h23 | 8:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 5:49 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 2h15 | 8:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cerritos, CA to San Diego, CA
Trains from Cerritos, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:01, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 4:01 AM |
Last train 10:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Amtrak from Cerritos, CA to San Diego, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Cerritos, CA and San Diego, CA from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cerritos, CA to San Diego, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cerritos, CA to San Diego, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cerritos, CA to San Diego, CA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with various public and private options.
- The Fish Market
- Karl Strauss Brewing Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1.25
- The Westin San Diego
- The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- San Diego Trolley: Blue Line, Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with several spaces for commuters and visitors.
- Casa Guadalajara
- Old Town Mexican Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.25
- Old Town Inn
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town
- Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- Trolley: Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 8, 9, 10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 88, 105, 150, 923, 928
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