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.
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.

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3h 48m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from South Gate to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles station and arriving at San Diego station via San Diego station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
South Gate to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
South Gate to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
The distance between South Gate and San Diego is 168.8 km. The road distance is 184 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 57m.