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Compare train and bus for San Diego, CA to Orange, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 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 train costs an average of $32, while a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA
Compare the available ways to get from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Orange, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$13. The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 37m 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 Orange, CA
How to get from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 761 Pacific Surfliner
4:10 AM 1h49 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 5:59 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 761 Pacific Surfliner
4:10 AM 1h49 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 5:59 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 0
7:51 AM 1h39 San Diego, CA 9:30 AM Orange, CA $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 595 Pacific Surfliner
9:10 PM 1h49 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 10:59 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA $33 1 One-way 0 transfers - 581 Pacific Surfliner
2:10 PM 1h52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 4:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA $33 1 One-way 0 transfers - 593 Pacific Surfliner
8:10 PM 1h52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA 10:02 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:51 AM 1h39 San Diego, CA 11:30 AM Orange, CA $78 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
7:51 PM 1h39 San Diego, CA 9:30 PM Orange, CA $78 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
3:51 PM 1h39 San Diego, CA 5:30 PM Orange, CA $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Orange, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 37 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Orange, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from San Diego, CA and arrive in Santa Ana, CA.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Orange, CA by train.
- Travel with Futura Net, Infobus, FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Orange, CA by bus.
- 37 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 19 direct buses per day with Futura Net, Infobus, FlixBus, Greyhound.
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