The average train between West Los Angeles and San Diego takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from West Los Angeles 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 every 3 hours between West Los Angeles and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Los Angeles is at 11:45 PM which arrives into San Diego at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from West Los Angeles to San Diego. However, there are services departing from West Los Angeles station and arriving at San Diego station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
West Los Angeles to San Diego train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
West Los Angeles to San Diego train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at San Diego station.
The distance between West Los Angeles and San Diego is 190.2 km. The road distance is 228 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m.