There are 4 ways to get from Colton to San Diego by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San DiegoFlixBus 2015 / ...
3h 31m$21–60Drive 103.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colton to San Diego103.7 mi
1h 47m$19–28Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa AnaIE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
4h 19m$36–43Bus via San Ysidro, CA
- Take the bus from Valley Blvd - Bloomington to San Ysidro, CALas Vegas
4h 19m$46–81
Colton to San Diego by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colton to San Diego is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colton to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from Colton to San Diego. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Depot and arriving at San Diego via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Colton and San Diego is 114 miles. The road distance is 104.3 miles.
The best way to get from Colton to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $21 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Colton to San Diego, including transfers.
Colton to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino Depot station.
The best way to get from Colton to San Diego is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $21 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $45 and takes 4h 19m.
Colton to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colton to San Diego is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Colton to San Diego.
What companies run services between Colton, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $21–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Bernardino Depot to San Diego via Santa Ana in around 4h 19m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Valley Blvd - Bloomington to San Ysidro, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
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