There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to National City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 24m$40–85Drive 123.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to National Citycar 123.6 mi
2h 11m$23–33Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
3h 26m$26–44Fly, 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 32mBus via Santa Fe Depot (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 33m$40–65
Los Angeles to National City by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to National City is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to National City is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles 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 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 24m.
The distance between Los Angeles and National City is 133 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to National City without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Los Angeles to National City, including transfers.
Los Angeles to National City bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to National City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to National City is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and National City, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Civic Center Station to 8th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
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.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles to National City bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Los Angeles to National City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to National City is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Los Angeles to National City.
There are 2367+ hotels available in National City.