There are 5 ways to get from San Diego Convention Center to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via San Diego (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
3h 10m$24–40Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2017
3h 57m$20–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 14m$40–85Drive 121.1 mi
- Drive from San Diego Convention Center to Los Angelescar 121.1 mi
2h 8m$23–32Fly
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3h 33m$170–568
San Diego Convention Center to Los Angeles by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Convention Center to Los Angeles is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Convention Center to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between San Diego Convention Center and Los Angeles is 126 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Convention Center to Los Angeles without a car is to bus via San Diego which takes 3h 10m and costs $24 - $40.
The bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.
San Diego Convention Center to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego Convention Center to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego Convention Center to Los Angeles is to bus via San Diego which takes 3h 10m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 3h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $600 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between San Diego Convention Center, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- 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 to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego Convention Center to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
San Diego Convention Center to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Convention Center to Los Angeles is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from San Diego Convention Center to Los Angeles.
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