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USS Midway Museum
A large aircraft carrier museum on the waterfront with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and naval history. One of the city's most visited cultural attractions.
We are not able to find a train between these two places.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lakewood, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $478.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$478 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lakewood, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $446 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lakewood, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $478 (€393).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Take a train from Lakewood, CA to San Diego, CA and enjoy the approximately 96 miles (156 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:01, the last at 22:41.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
First train 4:01 AM |
Last train 10:41 PM |
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Most Lakewood, CA to San Diego, CA trains use the Fullerton Station to Santa Fe Depot station pair. Use this guide to compare Lakewood, CA and San Diego, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santa Fe Depot is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Fe Depot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Fish Market, Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Santa Fe Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Fe Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Fe Depot: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Westin San Diego, The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown.
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