There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Ocean Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 21m$42–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 4m$21–41Drive 118 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Ocean Beachcar 118 mi
2h 8m$22–32Fly
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 38m$160–818Bus via San Diego (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 8m$46–66
Los Angeles to Ocean Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Ocean Beach is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Ocean Beach is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Ocean Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Cable St & Newport Av via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Ocean Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Ocean Beach is 128 miles. The road distance is 118.7 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Ocean Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Los Angeles to Ocean Beach, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Ocean Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Ocean Beach is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 4h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $850 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Ocean Beach, 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, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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 Ocean Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Los Angeles to Ocean Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Ocean Beach is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Los Angeles to Ocean Beach.
There are 2016+ hotels available in Ocean Beach.