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How to get fromSan Diego to Ladera Ranchby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Ladera Ranch by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    1h 41m
    $51–56
  2. Drive 70.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Ladera Ranchcar70.6 mi
    1h 17m
    $13–19
  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to IrvinebusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 1m
  4. Train via Oceanside

    1. Take the train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3trainCoaster
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Laguna Niguel / Mission ViejotrainOC Line / ...
    2h 51m
    $22–32

Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $25–26 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Irvine once daily, and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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