There are 5 ways to get from Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
4h 41m$36–43Drive 125.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego125.8 mi
2h 18m$23–34Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
5h 30m$26–72Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Lake Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
3h 45m$89–327Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 52m
Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego by foot, bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Del Mar / Chester and arriving at San Diego via El Monte Station - Lower Level and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Beckman Institute at Caltech and San Diego is 142 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.
The best way to get from Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego, including transfers.
Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
The best way to get from Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $75 and takes 5h 30m.
Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Beckman Institute at Caltech to San Diego.
What companies run services between Beckman Institute at Caltech, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $24–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Lake Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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