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

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 $27 (€22).

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

A train is $20 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $48 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 16m.

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 OCTA to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Mission Viejo, CA to San Diego, CA:

• 35 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, San Francisco, CA, Anaheim, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA. 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.