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Compare train and bus for Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $0.59 (€0.48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA
How to get from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:40 PM2h10Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)11:50 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:40 PM2h10Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)11:50 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
06:59 PM1h20Anaheim, CA8:19 PMSan Diego, CA$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 562 Pacific Surfliner6:49 AM2h00Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA8:49 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$341One-way0 transfers
- 794 Pacific Surfliner · 4094 AMTRAK10:49 PM2h01Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA12:50 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$341One-way1 transfer
- 794 Pacific Surfliner10:49 PM2h01Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA12:50 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$341One-way0 transfers
- 9:40 PM2h45Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)12:25 AMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center$291One-way0 transfers
- 9:40 AM2h05Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)11:45 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$301One-way0 transfers
- 9:40 AM2h40Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)12:20 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center$311One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $0.59 (€0.48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 8m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Anaheim, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Anaheim, CA and arrive in San Diego, CA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 20 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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