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Trip Overview

The average train between South Gate and San Diego takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from South Gate to San Diego. 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 45m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
$87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

South Gate to San Diego train times

Trains run hourly between South Gate and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Gate is at 9:14 PM which arrives into San Diego at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro A-Line and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 50m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 37m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 42m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 46m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 49m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 49m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 37m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 42m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 46m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 37m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 42m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 46m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 37m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 42m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 46m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Gate to San Diego? 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 South Gate to San Diego.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 138.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between South Gate, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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