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How to get fromCalifornia Institute of Technology to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 43m
    $36–43

  2. Drive 125.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from California Institute of Technology to San Diegocar125.2 mi
    2h 17m
    $23–33

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    5h 30m
    $26–72

  4. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Lake Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    3h 46m
    $89–327

  5. Line 76 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus76
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 54m

California Institute of Technology to San Diego by foot, bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California Institute of Technology, 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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