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How to Travel from

San Diego to Long Beach

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$760.87
Plane from San Diego International Airport to South
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$923.91

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$217.39
Plane from San Diego International Airport to South
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$510.87

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$369.57
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$434.78
Plane from San Diego International Airport to South
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$869.57

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$500.00
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$391.30

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$86.96
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Train from San Diego to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$76.09
Train from San Diego to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$81.52
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
42h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

South Shore Line

Phone:
+1 219-926-5744
Website:
mysouthshoreline.com/
Train from Van Buren St. to Carroll
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.89–$10.87
Train from Gary to 11th
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.37–$7.50
Train from South Bend Airport to Carroll
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.70–$8.15

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.30–$1.73
Train from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.73
Train from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.73

San Diego Metro Transit

Phone:
+1 619-233-3004
Website:
sdmts.com
Train from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.39–$15.22

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.00–$173.91
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
30h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$597.83
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Gary
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$152.17

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$44.57

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Long
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$42.39

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 5 to 7Th-Channel
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Long Beach is to drive which costs $18.48 - $28.26 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Long Beach is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $18.48 - $28.26 .

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Long Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from San Diego to Long Beach?

The distance between San Diego and Long Beach is 183 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Long Beach without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $17.39 - $42.39 .

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Long Beach?

The bus from San Diego to Long Beach Bus Station takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Long Beach bus from?

San Diego to Long Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Long Beach train from?

San Diego to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Long Beach?

The best way to get from San Diego to Long Beach is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $17.39 - $42.39 . There are no good options to train or fly between San Diego to Long Beach.

Where does the San Diego to Long Beach bus arrive?

San Diego to Long Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Long Beach Bus Station.

Where does the San Diego to Long Beach train arrive?

San Diego to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Long Beach is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from San Diego to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 719+ hotels available in Long Beach. Prices start at $54.03 per night.
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