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 train, with an average ticket price of kr215 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. 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 kr215, while a bus costs an average of kr337.

Distance: 84 miles (136 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA is a train with an average price of kr215.

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

A train is kr122 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA costing on average kr337.

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Orange, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

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.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around kr215 compared to roughly kr124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-90.68. 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.

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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.

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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.

  • Greyhound
    1:45 PM1h55
    San Diego, CA
    3:40 PMOrange, CA
    kr1371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    1:45 PM1h55
    San Diego, CA
    3:40 PMOrange, CA
    kr1371One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:40 PM1h40
    San Diego, CA
    9:20 PMOrange, CA
    kr1791One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    3:35 AM1h45
    San Diego, CA
    5:20 AMOrange, CA
    kr1431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    2:35 AM1h45
    San Diego, CA
    4:20 AMOrange, CA
    kr1711One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    8:40 PM1h40
    San Diego, CA
    10:20 PMOrange, CA
    kr1841One-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 train with an average price of kr215.

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

A train is kr122 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA costing on average kr337.

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Orange, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

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 37 trains per day.
  • Around 26 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA:
  • 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.
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 Amtrak to go to Orange, CA by train.
  • Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, Futura Net, FlixBus to go to Orange, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Diego, CA to Orange, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 37 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 26 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound, Futura Net, FlixBus.
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, Tijuana, San Jose, CA, San Luis Obispo, 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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