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How to get fromCerritos to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), car, tram or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cerritos to San Diego by train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    2h 34m
    $74–86

  2. Drive 103.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cerritos to San Diegocar103.5 mi
    1h 49m
    $19–28

  3. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    3h 39m
    $75–310

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–34 and the journey takes 2h 23m.

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