There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2h 55m$24–40Bus via Old Town Station (Greyhound)
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
3h 1m$35–85Drive 119.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationcar 119.8 mi
2h 5m$22–32Fly
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
1h 56m$171–540Bus via San Diego (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 25m$40–60Bus via San Diego #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
3h 38m$19–35
San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $170 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart three 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 Los Angeles Union Station is 125 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $24 - $40.
The bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.
San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 3h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $550 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 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
- $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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station.
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