There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Rosarito by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, tram, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
3h 43m$476–806Train, tram
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
4h 12m$1,377–2,281Drive 239.7 km
- Drive from Los Angeles to Rosaritocar 239.7 km
2h 44m$612–883Fly, tram, drive
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
- Drive from San Ysidro Station to Rosaritocar
4h 18m$2,993–9,719Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 15m$1,397–2,171
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Rosarito is to bus which costs $470 - $850 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Rosarito is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $600 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Rosarito. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Rosarito station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Rosarito is 248 km. The road distance is 239.7 km.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Los Angeles to Rosarito, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Rosarito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Rosarito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Rosarito is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $470 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1400 - $2200 and takes 4h 15m.
Los Angeles to Rosarito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Rosarito, Mexico?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $480–750 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $1,200–2,000 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–3,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–3,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1,200–2,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1,200–2,000
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $410–650
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Los Angeles to Rosarito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Rosarito is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Los Angeles to Rosarito.
There are 506+ hotels available in Rosarito.