There are 5 ways to get from Hollywood to Pacific Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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 Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 21m$39–92Drive 119.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hollywood to Pacific Beachcar 119.9 mi
2h 8m$22–32Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 14m$24–47Subway, fly, line 30 bus
- Take the subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus
4h 6m$171–570Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
5h 48m$67–131
Hollywood to Pacific Beach by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hollywood to Pacific Beach is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Hollywood to Pacific Beach is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Hollywood station to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Grand Av & Ingraham St via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Hollywood station to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from Hollywood / Vine Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Hollywood and Pacific Beach is 139 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hollywood to Pacific Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Hollywood to Pacific Beach, including transfers.
Hollywood to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Hollywood to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Hollywood to Pacific Beach is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Hollywood, CA, USA and Pacific Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- 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 Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
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More Questions & Answers
Hollywood to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Hollywood to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hollywood to Pacific Beach is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Hollywood to Pacific Beach.
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