There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 38m$44–87Drive 128.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratorycar 128.8 mi
2h 19m$24–34Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
4h 40m$27–41Fly, tram, line 53 bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
- Take the bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St to Jplbus
3h 38m$174–646Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2017
5h 27m$25–39
San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory is to bus via San Diego which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Jpl via Raymond Ave & Del Mar Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between San Diego and Jet Propulsion Laboratory is 143 miles. The road distance is 129.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory, including transfers.
San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Jet Propulsion Laboratory, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- 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.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 626-744-4094
- Website
- cityofpasadena.net
Bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St to Jpl
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- cityofpasadena.net
- Seniors 60+ or Disabled persons
- $1
- Youth grades K-12
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from San Diego to Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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