There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Placentia by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2 h 14 min
$30 - $65
Cheapest option
Amtrak Thruway • 2 h 54 min
$2 - $7
3 alternative options
Bus, line 59 bus • 2 h 32 min
$17 - $40
Drive • 1 h 41 min
$9 - $14
Fly, train • 4 h 37 min
$117 - $364
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Placentia, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Placentia every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30 - $65 and the journey takes 2 h 14 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Placentia via Santa Ana, Ca and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 in around 2 h 32 min.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 3 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $600
- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Santa Fe Depot Amtrak to Fullerton Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $65
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $80
- Business Coach Seat
- $45 - $65
- Room
- $160 - $220
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- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Fullerton station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Schedules at
- metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego, Ca to Santa Ana, Ca
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $15 - $22
- Flexible
- $26 - $35
- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego, CA to Fullerton, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- amtrak.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from San Diego to Placentia?
The distance between San Diego and Placentia is 145 km. The road distance is 158 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Placentia?
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Placentia is to Amtrak Thruway which costs $2 - $7 and takes 2 h 54 min.
What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Placentia?
The quickest way to get from San Diego to Placentia is to drive which takes 1 h 41 min and costs $9 - $14.
Is there a direct train between San Diego and Placentia?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego Santa Fe Depot Amtrak and arriving at Fullerton Transportation Center. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 h 14 min.
Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Placentia?
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Placentia. However, there are services departing from San Diego, Ca and arriving at La Palma-Kraemer via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h 32 min.
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Placentia?
The train from San Diego Santa Fe Depot Amtrak to Fullerton Transportation Center takes 2 h 14 min including transfers and departs every two hours.