You can take the Amtrak or the Greyhound. Google prices and see?
I'm only 30 minutes away from Mexico. I'm still new here but there
is much to see/do by way of theme parks. Legoland, Sea World, San
Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, Mission Beach, Coronado
Beach are the only attractions I can think of right now.
Can understand the driving part. Californians drive like suicidal
maniacs.