What is the cheapest way to get from San Dimas to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from San Dimas to San Diego is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Dimas to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from San Dimas to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Dimas and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from San Dimas to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W and arriving at San Diego via El Monte Station - Lower Level and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from San Dimas to San Diego?

The distance between San Dimas and San Diego is 158 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Dimas to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $35 - $50.

How long does it take to get from San Dimas to San Diego?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from San Dimas to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Dimas to San Diego bus from?

San Dimas to San Diego bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W station.

Train or bus from San Dimas to San Diego?

The best way to get from San Dimas to San Diego is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 492 bus and line 76 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the San Dimas to San Diego bus arrive?

San Dimas to San Diego bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Upper Level.

Can I drive from San Dimas to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between San Dimas to San Diego is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from San Dimas to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2142+ hotels available in San Diego.

San Dimas to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 492 bus

There are 5 ways to get from San Dimas to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
5h 13m
$37–46
Drive 116 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Dimas to San Diego116 mi
2h 2m
$22–31
Line 492 bus, line 76 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Level492
2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles76
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
6h 15m
Train via Montclair Transit Center
1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union StationSB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
6h 14m
$42–54
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
6h 52m
$27–78

San Dimas to San Diego by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 157.4 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to San Diego via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 6h 15m.

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