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Compare bus and train 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 train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 train costs an average of $33, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
770 Pacific Surfliner10:49 AM2h03Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA12:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:00 PM1h50Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)5:50 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
010:29 AM1h20Anaheim, CA11:49 AMSan Diego, CA$541One-way0 transfers
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770 Pacific Surfliner10:49 AM2h18Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA1:07 PMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CA$341One-way0 transfers
566 Pacific Surfliner8:49 AM2h18Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA11:07 AMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CA$341One-way0 transfers
572 Pacific Surfliner11:49 AM2h03Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA1:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$341One-way0 transfers
9:40 AM2h05Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)11:45 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM2h20Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)6:20 PMSan Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM2h20Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)6:20 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center$321One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA
Travel to San Diego, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA.

This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Anaheim, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
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