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How to get fromImperial Beach to Los Angelesby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Imperial Beach to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 901 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    4h 40m
    $26–45

  2. Drive 131.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to Los Angelescar car 131.7 mi
    2h 19m
    $24–35

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 40m
    $44–102

  4. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    4h 12m
    $164–835

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2017
    5h 44m
    $26–55

Imperial Beach to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Imperial Beach, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Los Angeles Union Station via 12th & Imperial Transit Center and San Diego in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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