What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego?

The distance between Lake Arrowhead and San Diego is 165 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $100 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego, including transfers.

Train or bus from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego?

The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $100 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $60 and takes 5h 39m.

Can I drive from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Arrowhead to San Diego is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2223+ hotels available in San Diego.

Lake Arrowhead to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa AnaIE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
4h 53m
$104–126
Drive 128.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego128.4 mi
2h 20m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to SB Transit Center - Rialto Ave & F St6
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San DiegoFlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 39m
$25–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to SB Transit Center - Rialto Ave & F St6
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego
6h 42m
$37–48

Lake Arrowhead to San Diego by bus and tram

10Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego.

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Distance: 163.8 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lake Arrowhead to San Diego via San Bernardino Depot and Santa Ana in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to County Center/Little Italy Station via SB Transit Center - Rialto Ave & F St, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 5h 39m.

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