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How to get fromLos Angeles County (Region) to San Diegoby taxi, train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles County (Region) to San Diego by taxi, train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles County (Region) to Burbank - Downtowntaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 2m
    $238–320

  2. Drive 168.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles County (Region) to San Diegocar car 168.7 mi
    4h 52m
    $31–45

  3. Taxi, train via Foothill / Boston

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles County (Region) to Foothill / Bostontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 48m
    $205–280

  4. Taxi to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles County (Region) to Burbank-Airport-BURtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    5h 52m
    $446–870

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles County (Region) to Foothill / New Yorktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 54m
    $207–258

  6. Taxi, bus via Old Town Station

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles County (Region) to Foothill / Lowelltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    9h 22m
    $184–229

  7. Taxi to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles County (Region) to Burbank - Downtowntaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    5h 55m
    $365–898

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles County (Region) to San Diego.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Los Angeles County (Region), CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles County (Region) to San Diego. However, you can take the taxi to Burbank - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to San Diego. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Foothill / Boston, take the line 90 bus to Hill / 3rd, take the line 28 bus to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to San Diego.

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