There are 5 ways to get from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 5m$65–110Drive 120.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angelescar 120.3 mi
2h 8m$21–30Line 10 bus, bus
- Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 51m$24–45Tram, fly
- Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3h 46mBus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 52m
SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via University Av & College Av and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from SDSU Transit Center station to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Los Angeles via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between SDSU Transit Center and Los Angeles is 133 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.
The best way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles, including transfers.
SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from University Av & College Av station.
SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between SDSU Transit Center, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station via College Av & University Av, University Av & College Av, Old Town Transit Center, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 4h 51m.
- 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
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.
SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles.
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