The average train between San Diego and West Los Angeles takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from San Diego to West 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between San Diego and West 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 West Los Angeles at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 16m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


3h 50m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


3h 50m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from San Diego to West Los Angeles? 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 West Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at West Los Angeles station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
San Diego to West Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to West Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Diego and West Los Angeles is 190.2 km. The road distance is 228 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.