4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. 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 €19, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€28 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-11.02. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 41m 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.
Travel optionsfrom San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA
How to get from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:05 PM2h00San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA12:05 AMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)€201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:05 PM2h00San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA12:05 AMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)€201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:30 AM1h45San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA10:15 AMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)€201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7614:10 AM1h58Old Town Station, San Diego, CA6:08 AMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA€281One-way0 transfers
- 5959:10 PM1h58Old Town Station, San Diego, CA11:08 PMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA€281One-way0 transfers
- 77712:10 PM2h01Old Town Station, San Diego, CA2:11 PMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA€281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:45 PM2h20San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA12:05 AMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)€201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:15 PM2h30San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA2:45 PMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)€201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 AM2h50San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA2:45 PMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)€201One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
Oct 03
Oct 04
Oct 05
Oct 06
Oct 07
Oct 08
Oct 09
Oct 10
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Anaheim, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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, CA and arrive in Anaheim, CA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Anaheim, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Anaheim, CA by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 23 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Travelling from San Diego, CA to Anaheim, CA: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
