There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train via 11th Av & Broadway (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 15m$41–87Bus via Old Town Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 3m$19–40Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 24m$40–60Drive 119.8 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Downtown 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
3h 26m$170–568Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 21m$35–85
Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
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.
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 Los Angeles and Downtown San Diego is 129 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego without a car is to train via 11th Av & Broadway which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego is to train via 11th Av & Broadway which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $600 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Downtown 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.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego.
There are 1886+ hotels available in Downtown San Diego.