How to travel from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA

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Compare bus and train for Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč 613 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. 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 train costs an average of Kč 613, while a bus costs an average of Kč 967.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA is a train with an average price of Kč 613.

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

A train is Kč 355 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average Kč 967.

The fastest way to travel from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Mission Viejo, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users.

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from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA

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

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bus

The best way to travel from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    3:30 AM1h15
    Mission Viejo, CA
    4:45 AMSan Diego, CA
    Kč 4721One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    3:30 AM1h15
    Mission Viejo, CA
    4:45 AMSan Diego, CA
    Kč 4721One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Infobus
    7:01 PM0h48
    Mission Viejo, CA
    7:49 PMSan Diego, CA
    Kč 9521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Infobus
    6:01 PM0h48
    Mission Viejo, CA
    6:49 PMSan Diego, CA
    Kč 1,0691One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Mission Viejo, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA is a train with an average price of Kč 613.

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

A train is Kč 355 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average Kč 967.

The fastest way to travel from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 15m.

The distance from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA is approximately 67 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA is:
  • Around 36 trains per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mission Viejo, CA and arrive in San Diego, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, Futura Net, FlixBus 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 Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound, Futura Net, FlixBus.
  • 36 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT. 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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