What is the cheapest way to get from Altadena to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Altadena to San Diego is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altadena to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Altadena to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Altadena to San Diego?

The distance between Altadena and San Diego is 140 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.

How do I travel from Altadena to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Altadena to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $35 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Altadena to San Diego?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Altadena to San Diego, including transfers.

Train or bus from Altadena to San Diego?

The best way to get from Altadena to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 47m.

Can I drive from Altadena to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Altadena to San Diego is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Altadena to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2002+ hotels available in San Diego.

Altadena to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Altadena to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
4h 39m
$36–43
Drive 128.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Altadena to San Diego128.2 mi
2h 20m
$24–34
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 47m
Bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Woodbury to Raymond / Del Mar
2. Take the tram from Del Mar Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
3h 40m
$85–319
Bus via Memorial Park Station (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
5h 48m
$27–73

Altadena to San Diego by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

4h 39mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 139 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Altadena, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily, and the journey takes 3h.

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