What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $19 - $40 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Union Station and San Diego?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Diego. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles Union Station and San Diego?

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.

How far is it from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego?

The distance between Los Angeles Union Station and San Diego is 128 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego?

The train from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2h 57m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego bus from?

Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego train from?

Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $600 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego bus arrive?

Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego train arrive?

Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego?

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

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Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 2m
$35–85
Bus via Old Town Station (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
3h 53m
$19–40
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 5m
$40–60
Drive 119.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegocar 119.9 mi
2h 7m
$22–32
Fly
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
2h 31m
$168–563
Bus via San Diego (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
3h 25m
$25–45
Bus via San Diego #2 (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
3h 33m
$21–35

Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego by foot and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 127 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h.

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