The average train between San Diego and Aviation/Lax takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from San Diego to Aviation/Lax. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between San Diego and Aviation/Lax. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from San Diego is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Aviation/Lax at 4:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from San Diego to Aviation/Lax? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Aviation/Lax. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at Aviation/Lax station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
San Diego to Aviation/Lax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Aviation/Lax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Diego and Aviation/Lax is 176 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.