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San Diego to Los Angeles trains

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Trip Overview

The train between San Diego and Los Angeles takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from San Diego 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.

2h 56m
Duration
127 mi
Distance
$50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

San Diego to Los Angeles train times

Trains run hourly between San Diego and Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles at 11:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 126.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between San Diego, 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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