There are 5 ways to get from East Los Angeles to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 22m$37–87Drive 115.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Los Angeles to San Diegocar 115.4 mi
2h 2m$22–31Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 30m$42–62Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Maravilla Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 19m$169–565Bus via Cesar E Chavez / Rowan (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
4h 44m$23–37
East Los Angeles to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Los Angeles to San Diego is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from East Los Angeles to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from East Los Angeles to San Diego. However, there are services departing from 3rd / La Verne and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from East Los Angeles to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between East Los Angeles and San Diego is 133 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.
The best way to get from East Los Angeles to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from East Los Angeles to San Diego, including transfers.
East Los Angeles to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
East Los Angeles to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from East Los Angeles to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between East Los Angeles, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Maravilla Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
East Los Angeles to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
East Los Angeles to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Los Angeles to San Diego is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from East Los Angeles to San Diego.
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