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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 bus with prices starting from Rp14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 Rp14, and a train costs an average of Rp24.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Rp26 Average price | Rp22 Average price Cheapest | Rp15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m 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 |
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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 Orange, CA:
A bus is Rp5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA costing on average Rp26.
Other travel options to Orange, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:40 PM1h40La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA2:20 PMIrvine, UCI Crawford Hall (West Peltason Dr), CARp181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:40 PM1h40La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA2:20 PMIrvine, UCI Crawford Hall (West Peltason Dr), CARp181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:55 AM1h20La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA10:15 AMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)Rp181One-way0 transfers
Other options
595 Pacific Surfliner9:10 PM1h49Old Town Station, San Diego, CA10:59 PMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CARp271One-way0 transfers
761 Pacific Surfliner4:10 AM1h49Old Town Station, San Diego, CA5:59 AMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CARp271One-way0 transfers
785 Pacific Surfliner4:10 PM1h52Old Town Station, San Diego, CA6:02 PMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CARp271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:15 PM2h05San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA2:20 PMIrvine, UCI Crawford Hall (West Peltason Dr), CARp181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:40 PM2h05La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA2:45 PMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)Rp181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:55 AM2h25San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA2:20 PMIrvine, UCI Crawford Hall (West Peltason Dr), CARp181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA:
A bus is Rp5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA costing on average Rp26.
Other travel options to Orange, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 30 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Diego, CA and arrive in Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound to go to Orange, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Orange, CA by train.
- 30 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
- 29 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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