There are 5 ways to get from Pacific Beach to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 48m$20–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 54m$32–85Drive 113.9 mi
- Drive from Pacific Beach to Los Angelescar 113.9 mi
2h 1m$21–30Line 30 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to Old Town Transit Centerbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3h 36m$160–468Bus via Solana Beach Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 35m$28–45
Pacific Beach to Los Angeles by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Beach to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Beach to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Beach to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Grand Av & Ingraham St and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Beach to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Pacific Beach and Los Angeles is 126 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Beach to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Pacific Beach to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Pacific Beach to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Pacific Beach to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Pacific Beach to Los Angeles is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Pacific Beach, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
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
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Pacific Beach to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Pacific Beach to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Beach to Los Angeles is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Pacific Beach to Los Angeles.
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