There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Getty Center by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus FlixBus N2003
3h 21m$40–54Drive 136.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Getty Centercar 136.5 mi
2h 22m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 45m$94–142Fly, line 6 bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Avebus
3h 3m$181–474Train via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 12m$91–131
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Getty Center is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Getty Center is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Getty Center. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Getty Center. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between San Diego and Getty Center is 146 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Getty Center without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from San Diego to Getty Center, including transfers.
San Diego to Getty Center bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Getty Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Getty Center is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Getty Center, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- 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 to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (310) 253-6510
- Website
- Culver CityBus
Bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Culver CityBus
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Getty Center bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles station.
San Diego to Getty Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Getty Center is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from San Diego to Getty Center.
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