There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to National City by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
3h 26m$26–44Bus via Old Town Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 12m$20–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 30m$35–85Drive 123.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to National Citycar 123.5 mi
2h 10m$23–33Fly, tram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to 8th Street Stationtram
3h 32m
Los Angeles Union Station to National City by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to National City is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to National City is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Union Station station to National City. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at 8th St & F Av via 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Union Station to National City station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at 8th Street Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Los Angeles Union Station and National City is 130 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to National City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Los Angeles Union Station to National City, including transfers.
Los Angeles Union Station to National City bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles Union Station to National City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to National City is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $26 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and National City, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m. 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
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
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to 8th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Union Station to National City bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Los Angeles Union Station to National City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Union Station to National City is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Los Angeles Union Station to National City.
There are 2238+ hotels available in National City.