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How to get fromSan Diego to L.A. Liveby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to L.A. Live by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 18m
    $43–85

  2. Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    4h 8m
    $22–36

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    3h 22m
    $25–40

  4. Drive 121.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to L.A. Livecar car 121.1 mi
    2h 8m
    $23–32

  5. Fly, tram

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Pico Stationtram tram
    2h 18m
    $173–645

San Diego to L.A. Live by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and L.A. Live, 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.

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