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

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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 an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 88 miles (143 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of €23.

This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €28.

The fastest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Anaheim, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-4.94. The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM1h50
    Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
    5:50 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM1h50
    Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
    5:50 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Futura Net0
    10:59 AM1h20
    Anaheim, CA
    12:19 PMSan Diego, CA
    331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    9:40 PM2h10
    Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
    11:50 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 AM1h50
    Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
    11:35 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 AM2h10
    Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
    11:55 AMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA
    201One-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 train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of €23.

This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €28.

The fastest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 38m.

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 22 trains per day.
  • Around 17 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.

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, CA and arrive in San Diego, 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Futura Net to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Futura Net.
  • 22 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Diego, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In San Diego, CA, you can explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art, enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning skyline and naval ship views, and hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life, or experience a whale watching tour off the coast. Don't miss Balboa Park, with its museums and the San Diego Zoo, the historic USS Midway Museum, picturesque La Jolla Cove, the lively Gaslamp Quarter, and the beautiful Coronado Beach.
Three to four days are ideal to explore San Diego's main attractions, including its beaches, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and vibrant neighborhoods.
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