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How to get fromSan Gabriel to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 42m
    $35–41

  2. Drive 121 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Gabriel to San Diegocar121 mi
    2h 12m
    $23–32

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 48m

  4. Line 78 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Las Tunas / Santa Anita to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    3h 9m
    $93–386

  5. Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    5h 21m
    $26–72

San Gabriel to San Diego by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Gabriel, 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, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily, and the journey takes 3h.

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