There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Claremont McKenna College by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Azusa Intermodal Transit Center (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 58m$73–116Drive 119.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Claremont McKenna Collegecar 119.3 mi
2h 3m$22–32Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901
5h$26–40Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Claremonttrain SB Line
5h 21m$78–119Bus via San Ysidro, CA
- Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus San Ysidro
5h 58m$48–91
San Diego to Claremont McKenna College by train, tram, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Claremont McKenna College is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Claremont McKenna College is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Claremont McKenna College. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Montclair Transcenter via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Claremont McKenna College station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Azusa Downtown Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between San Diego and Claremont McKenna College is 165 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Claremont McKenna College without a car is to train via Azusa Intermodal Transit Center which takes 4h 58m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from San Diego to Claremont McKenna College, including transfers.
San Diego to Claremont McKenna College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Claremont McKenna College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Claremont McKenna College is to train via Azusa Intermodal Transit Center which takes 4h 58m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Claremont McKenna College, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenter once daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Claremont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro, CA to 285 S East End Ave - Pomona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $45–70
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San Diego to Claremont McKenna College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montclair Transcenter station.
San Diego to Claremont McKenna College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Claremont McKenna College is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from San Diego to Claremont McKenna College.
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