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

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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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Rp26

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Rp22

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Rp15

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2h 29m

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1h 37m

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The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA is a bus with an average price of Rp22.

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.

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Orange, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between San Diego, CA and Orange, CA including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA among Omio's users.

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from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:40 PM1h40
    La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA
    2:20 PMIrvine, UCI Crawford Hall (West Peltason Dr), CA
    Rp181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:40 PM1h40
    La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA
    2:20 PMIrvine, UCI Crawford Hall (West Peltason Dr), CA
    Rp181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:55 AM1h20
    La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA
    10:15 AMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
    Rp181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak595 Pacific Surfliner
    9:10 PM1h49
    Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
    10:59 PMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
    Rp271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak761 Pacific Surfliner
    4:10 AM1h49
    Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
    5:59 AMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
    Rp271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak785 Pacific Surfliner
    4:10 PM1h52
    Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
    6:02 PMSanta Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA
    Rp271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:15 PM2h05
    San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    2:20 PMIrvine, UCI Crawford Hall (West Peltason Dr), CA
    Rp181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:40 PM2h05
    La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA
    2:45 PMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
    Rp181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 AM2h25
    San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA
    2:20 PMIrvine, UCI Crawford Hall (West Peltason Dr), CA
    Rp181One-way
    0 transfers

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

Travel to Orange, 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 Orange, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between San Diego, CA and Orange, CA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA is a bus with an average price of Rp22.

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.

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Orange, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 30m.

The distance from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA is approximately 84 miles (136 km).
The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound to go to Orange, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Orange, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 30 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
  • 29 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Las Vegas, NV, San Luis Obispo, CA, San Jose, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Orange, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Orange, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore the key attractions and enjoy the local culture, spending 2 to 3 days in Orange, CA is recommended.

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