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Trip Overview

The average train between San Diego and Muscle Beach takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from San Diego to Muscle Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 5m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
$45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
4h 9m
$39–92

San Diego to Muscle Beach train times

Trains run hourly between San Diego and Muscle Beach. 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 Muscle Beach at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 2m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 24m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 24m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego to Muscle Beach? 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.

Map of how to get from San Diego to Muscle Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Muscle Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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