There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Little Tokyo by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2h 55m$20–60Bus via Old Town Station
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
3h 49m$18–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 56m$40–85Drive 120 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Little Tokyocar 120 mi
2h 6m$22–32Fly
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
1h 56m$161–784
San Diego to Little Tokyo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Little Tokyo is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Little Tokyo is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $160 - $800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between San Diego and Little Tokyo is 125 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Little Tokyo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $20 - $60.
The bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs four times a day.
San Diego to Little Tokyo bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Little Tokyo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Little Tokyo is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $20 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 2h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $800 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Little Tokyo, CA, USA?
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. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- 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
- +1-800-231-2222
- [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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Little Tokyo bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to Little Tokyo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Little Tokyo is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from San Diego to Little Tokyo.
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