LA to san diego?
Nov 13th, 2003, 02:43 AM
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LA to san diego?
I staying in la from 17th - 31st december. Will make a trip (or more) to san diego for sea world and maybe san diego zoo (if it's worth it - need some convincing).
Is there a daily shuttle i can catch from LA to san diego? or is it better to just spend a few nights in san diego instead?
Is there a daily shuttle i can catch from LA to san diego? or is it better to just spend a few nights in san diego instead?
Nov 13th, 2003, 03:10 AM
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There's a train. Can only find this schedule, no prices or locations
http://www.overlandtrail.com/summer03_sched.htm
Once you arrive, don't know how you'd get to your destination. Maybe someone else can help.
Lots to see & do in SD. You might like to stay a night or 2.
http://www.overlandtrail.com/summer03_sched.htm
Once you arrive, don't know how you'd get to your destination. Maybe someone else can help.
Lots to see & do in SD. You might like to stay a night or 2.
Nov 13th, 2003, 07:00 AM
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you have long enough that i would definitly go down and spend 3 nights. san diego is a beautiful city. if you could rent a car, that would be the most convenient way. you could drive one way on the coast road - stop in laguna beach for lunch. i love sea world - a little pricey but great. the zoo is also wonderful if you enjoy zoos.
Nov 13th, 2003, 07:05 AM
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LA is a huge city. San Diego is a large city. They are roughly two hours apart by car. The LA-San Diego Amtrak service operates out of Union Station downtown-- which is its only stop in LA County. Save yourself the logistics nightmare-- just stay in San Diego a couple of days. It's actually a pretty nice place!
Nov 13th, 2003, 07:26 AM
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After that long in LA, you may welcome the friendlier, cleaner, more relaxed atmosphere in San Diego. I say rent a car and stay here awhile. Although the two cities are close together, they feel a world apart.
Nov 14th, 2003, 09:24 AM
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The reference abopve to Overland Trail was for a restored rail car that operates as an excusrsion only once a month or so. It's fun to ride but is not intended as transportation.
The link to the 11-12 daily AMTRAK trains between Los Angeles and San Diego is at www.AMTRAK.com.
The link to the 11-12 daily AMTRAK trains between Los Angeles and San Diego is at www.AMTRAK.com.
Nov 14th, 2003, 07:59 PM
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In August, I took the Amtrak train between L.A. to San Diego, and found the train to be a very pleasant experience. Be sure to sit on the "west" side to the car to enjoy a magnificent ocean view for much of the journey.
Other than Sea World and the zoo, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to enjoy other activities in San Diego.
Woody
Other than Sea World and the zoo, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to enjoy other activities in San Diego.
Woody
