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How to get fromIdyllwild to San Diegoby taxi, train, bus, car or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Idyllwild to San Diego by taxi, train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Perris - Southtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Perris - South to Fullertontrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    5h 42m
    $174–204

  2. Drive 105.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Idyllwild to San Diegocar car 105.7 mi
    1h 59m
    $20–28

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    5h 47m

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus bus
    6h 13m

  5. Line 28 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 28
    2. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    7h 20m
    $109–130

  6. Taxi, line 28 bus, line 22 bus, bus, tram

    1. Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Florida + New Chicagotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 28
    3. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus bus 22
    4. Take the bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to San Bernardinobus bus 215
    5. Take the bus from San Bernardino to San Diegobus bus
    6. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    8h 41m
    $91–152

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Idyllwild to San Diego. However, you can take the taxi to Perris - South, take the train to Fullerton, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, then take the train to San Diego. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, then take the train to San Diego.

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