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How to get fromLos Angeles to San Diego Countyby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to San Diego County by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 3m
    $136–216

  2. Drive 130.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Diego Countycar car 130.2 mi
    2h 34m
    $24–35

  3. Bus, line 308 bus, line 371 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13bus bus 308
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 15 to Main St & 11th Stbus bus 371
    4. Take the taxi from Main St & 11th St to San Diego Countytaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $83–115

  4. Fly, tram, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    3. Take the taxi from El Cajon Station to San Diego Countytaxi taxi
    4h 36m
    $267–803

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    6h 19m
    $90–134

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and San Diego County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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