There are 5 ways to get from San Diego State University to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), bus (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 10m$35–85Bus via Old Town Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
4h 47m$20–35Drive 120.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego State University to Los Angelescar 120.8 mi
2h 10m$23–32Tram, 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 49mBus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 14m$42–65
San Diego State University to Los Angeles by foot, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to Los Angeles is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State University to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University 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 10m.
The distance between San Diego State University and Los Angeles is 133 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from San Diego State University to Los Angeles, including transfers.
San Diego State University to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego State University to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Los Angeles is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus via Old Town Station, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
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
- +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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego State University to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
San Diego State University to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to Los Angeles is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from San Diego State University to Los Angeles.
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