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How to get fromGetty Center to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Getty Center to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 4m
    $82–124

  2. Drive  133.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Getty Center to San Diegocar car 133.9 mi
    2h 19m
    $25–36

  3. Line 6 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave to LAX Metro Transit Center Bay 16bus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    5h 16m

  4. Line 6 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave to LAX Metro Transit Center Bay 16bus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3h 34m
    $142–465

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 40m
    $81–132

  6. Line 2 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Le Conte / Westwood to Alvarado / 7thbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    6h 42m
    $25–41

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Getty Center, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Getty Center to County Center/Little Italy Station via Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave, LAX Metro Transit Center Bay 16, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 5h 16m.

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