There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Ladera Ranch by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 44m$48–76Drive 70.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Ladera Ranchcar 70.6 mi
1h 17m$13–19Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 1m$59–86
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Ladera Ranch is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Ladera Ranch is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Ladera Ranch. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Irvine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Ladera Ranch station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between San Diego and Ladera Ranch is 78 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Ladera Ranch without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from San Diego to Ladera Ranch, including transfers.
San Diego to Ladera Ranch bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Ladera Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Ladera Ranch is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 2h 1m.
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 hourly. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Ladera Ranch bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
San Diego to Ladera Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Ladera Ranch is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from San Diego to Ladera Ranch.
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