There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UTC Stationtram
2h 15m$168–547Drive 112.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Centercar 112.9 mi
1h 59m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
3h 10m$61–119Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 53m$45–113Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to UTC Transit Center112.9 mi
1h 59mBus via Oceanside
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus Lax Linq
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
3h 52m$50–89
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center. However, there are services departing from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at UTC Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and UTC Transit Center is 129 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and UTC Transit Center, CA, USA?
reLAXsan operates a bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m. LAX LINQ also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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
- (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
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at San Diego station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to UTC Transit Center.
There are 2176+ hotels available in UTC Transit Center.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and UTC Transit Center. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












