There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, 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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
3h 12m$25–41Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
4h 20m$21–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 44m$40–84Drive 119.1 mi
- Drive from San Diego to California State University, Los Angelescar 119.1 mi
2h 7m$22–32Fly, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Cal State LA Busway Stationbus
2h 13m$172–542
San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles is to bus via San Diego which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Cal State LA Busway Station via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between San Diego and California State University, Los Angeles is 130 miles. The road distance is 119.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles, including transfers.
San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and California State University, 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 $35–85 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
- $35–85
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Cal State LA Busway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from San Diego to California State University, Los Angeles.
There are 2687+ hotels available in California State University, Los Angeles.