There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to La Brea / 1st by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 36m$42–85Bus via Old Town Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 59m$22–36Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
3h 53m$27–43Drive 126.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to La Brea / 1stcar 126.8 mi
2h 17m$24–34Fly, subway
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Wilshire / La Brea Stationsubway
2h 36m$173–645
San Diego to La Brea / 1st by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to La Brea / 1st is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $21 - $40 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to La Brea / 1st is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to La Brea / 1st. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Beverly / La Brea via Olive / 5th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to La Brea / 1st station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Wilshire / La Brea Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between San Diego and La Brea / 1st is 136 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to La Brea / 1st without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from San Diego to La Brea / 1st, including transfers.
San Diego to La Brea / 1st bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to La Brea / 1st train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to La Brea / 1st is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and La Brea / 1st, 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 $24–40 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
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Wilshire / La Brea Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to La Brea / 1st bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to La Brea / 1st train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to La Brea / 1st is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from San Diego to La Brea / 1st.
There are 3017+ hotels available in La Brea / 1st.