There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 28m$41–84Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2017
4h 17m$22–35Bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes to Olympic / Cursonbus 28
4h 7m$25–41Drive 127.2 mi
- Drive from San Diego to La Brea Tar Pitscar 127.2 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 / Fairfax Stationsubway
2h 28m$173–542
San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Olympic / Curson via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Wilshire / Fairfax Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between San Diego and La Brea Tar Pits is 136 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits, including transfers.
San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, and Olympic / Curson in around 4h 7m.
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Wilshire / Fairfax Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes to Olympic / Curson
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from San Diego to La Brea Tar Pits.
There are 2687+ hotels available in La Brea Tar Pits.