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

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Compare bus and train for San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. 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 bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $32.

Distance: 88 miles (143 km)

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$34

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$29

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2h 34m

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from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Amtrak573 Pacific Surfliner
10:10AM2h01
Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
12:11PMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:55AM2h50
San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA
02:45PMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Infobus0
09:51AM1h47
San Diego, CA
11:38AMAnaheim, CA
$1081One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak573 Pacific Surfliner
10:01AM2h10
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
12:11PMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA
$341One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak769 Pacific Surfliner
08:10AM2h01
Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
10:11AMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA
$341One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak769 Pacific Surfliner
08:01AM2h10
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
10:11AMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM1h50
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
10:10AMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM2h30
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
02:45PMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:45AM2h25
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
10:10AMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
$371One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA

Travel to Anaheim, 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 San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between San Diego, CA and Anaheim, CA including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA is by train with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA is approximately 88 miles (143 km).
The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Anaheim, 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 San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA and arrive in Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Anaheim, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Anaheim, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Paris, Las Vegas, NV, West Carson, CA, San Francisco, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Anaheim, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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