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How to get fromCal State LA Station to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cal State LA Station to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 12m
    $46–93

  2. Drive 120.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cal State LA Station to San Diegocar car 120.9 mi
    2h 11m
    $23–32

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 31m
    $42–67

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3h 1m
    $169–665

  5. Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    4h 59m
    $24–42

Cal State LA Station to San Diego by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Cal State LA Station, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h.

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