There are 6 ways to get from Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2h 36m$160–550Drive 121 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 121 mi
2h 8m$23–32Bus
- Take the bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
3h 43m$55–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 49m$45–93Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mission Valley to Los Angeles-LAX121 mi
2h 8mBus #2
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
3h 43m$55–110
Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town and arriving at LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Mission Valley station to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Hazard Center Station and arriving at Los Angeles via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Mission Valley and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 117 miles. The road distance is 121.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town station.
Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 3h 43m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Mission Valley, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, LAX LINQ operates a bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mission Valley to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff station.
Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Mission Valley to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 2687+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mission Valley and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.