There are 6 ways to get from Montebello to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Oceanside
best- Take the train from Commerce to OceansideOC Line
- Take the train from Oceanside to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
3h 43m$32–37Drive 113.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montebello to San Diego113.6 mi
2h 2m$21–30Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 2mLine 266 bus, tram, fly
- Take the bus from Rosemead / Whittier to Lakewood Blvd Station
- Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
3h 42m$81–321Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
5h 23m$35–41Bus via Atlantic / Floral (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
5h 37m$26–72
Montebello to San Diego by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montebello to San Diego is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Montebello to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Montebello to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Beverly / Montebello and arriving at San Diego via 3rd / La Verne and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Montebello to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Commerce and arriving at San Diego via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Montebello and San Diego is 119 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.
The best way to get from Montebello to San Diego without a car is to train via Oceanside which takes 3h 43m and costs $31 - $37.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Montebello to San Diego, including transfers.
Montebello to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Montebello to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Commerce station.
The best way to get from Montebello to San Diego is to train via Oceanside which takes 3h 43m and costs $31 - $37. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Montebello, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Commerce to San Diego via Oceanside in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily, and the journey takes 3h.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Commerce to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Rosemead / Whittier to Lakewood Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Montebello to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Montebello to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montebello to San Diego is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Montebello to San Diego.
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