How to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA

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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 $32. 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 $32, and a bus costs an average of $20.

Distance: 88 miles (143 km)

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How to get from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

Greyhound
05:40AM2h10
Anaheim, CA
07:50AMSan Diego, CA
$311One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
05:40AM2h10
Anaheim, CA
07:50AMSan Diego, CA
$311One-way
0 transfers

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Infobus
06:29PM1h20
Anaheim, CA
07:49PMSan Diego, CA
$401One-way
0 transfers

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Infobus
02:59AM1h20
Anaheim, CA
04:19AMSan Diego, CA
$451One-way
0 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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Anaheim, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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 $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 15m.

The distance from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA is approximately 88 miles (143 km).
The average frequency per day from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Diego, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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