There are 5 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via San Diego (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
3h 17m$24–40Drive 120.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downtown San Diego to Los Angelescar 120.2 mi
2h 6m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 20m$35–85Fly
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3h 31m$170–568Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 44m$40–60
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Downtown San Diego and Los Angeles is 126 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown San Diego to Los Angeles without a car is to bus via San Diego which takes 3h 17m and costs $24 - $40.
The bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Downtown San Diego to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
Downtown San Diego to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Downtown San Diego to Los Angeles is to bus via San Diego which takes 3h 17m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 3h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $600 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Downtown San Diego, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Downtown San Diego to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Downtown San Diego to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown San Diego to Los Angeles is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Downtown San Diego to Los Angeles.
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