There are 5 ways to get from Orange to Downtown San Diego by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
2h 15m$13–21Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 30m$50–80Drive 90.8 mi
- Drive from Orange to Downtown San Diegocar 90.8 mi
1h 37m$17–24Bus via Anaheim (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
2h 24m$20–42Train via Anaheim (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Anaheim to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 36m$50–80
Orange to Downtown San Diego by bus, tram, and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orange to Downtown San Diego is to bus which costs $13 - $21 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Orange to Downtown San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Diego. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Orange and Downtown San Diego is 92 miles. The road distance is 91.3 miles.
The best way to get from Orange to Downtown San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $13 - $21.
The bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Orange to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Orange to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Orange to Downtown San Diego is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $13 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Orange, CA, USA and Downtown San Diego, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $13–21 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anaheim to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Orange to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Orange to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange to Downtown San Diego is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Orange to Downtown San Diego.
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