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Trip Overview

The average train between National City and Los Angeles takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from National City to Los Angeles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 39m
Duration
132 mi
Distance
$50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
4h 12m
$40–85

National City to Los Angeles train times

Trains run hourly between National City and Los Angeles. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from National City is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Los Angeles at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at America Plaza Station and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 131.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between National City, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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