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How to get fromLos Angeles to Imperial Beachby bus (Greyhound), train, tram, car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Imperial Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, tram, car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    3h 52m
    $26–44

  2. Drive 131.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Imperial Beachcar car 131.3 mi
    2h 20m
    $24–35

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to Palm Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    4h

  4. Fly, tram, line 933 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Palm Avenue Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Palm Av & Hollister St to Palm Av & Emory Stbus bus
    4h 8m
    $163–835

  5. Bus, line 901 bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from 1st Av & Broadway to 9th St & Palm Avbus bus 901
    4h 14m
    $48–72

Los Angeles to Imperial Beach by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Imperial Beach, 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.

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