There are 5 ways to get from Little Tokyo to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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
2h 57m$40–85Bus via Old Town Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
3h 53m$20–40Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
3h 25m$22–65Drive 119.8 mi
- Drive from Little Tokyo to San Diegocar 119.8 mi
2h 7m$22–32Fly
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
2h 31m$168–663
Little Tokyo to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Little Tokyo to San Diego is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $20 - $40 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Little Tokyo to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at San Diego. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Diego. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Little Tokyo and San Diego is 127 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.
The best way to get from Little Tokyo to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $40 - $85.
The train from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2h 57m including transfers and departs hourly.
Little Tokyo to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Little Tokyo to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Little Tokyo to San Diego is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $65 and takes 3h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $700 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Little Tokyo, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Little Tokyo to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Little Tokyo to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Little Tokyo to San Diego is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Little Tokyo to San Diego.
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