There are 5 ways to get from San Ysidro to LA Zoo by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Ysidro
5h 22m$58–90Drive 140.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Ysidro to LA Zoocar 140.7 mi
2h 29m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Burbanktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 13m$77–119Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
5h 30m$42–67Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 39m$80–136
San Ysidro to LA Zoo by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Ysidro to LA Zoo is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from San Ysidro to LA Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Ysidro to LA Zoo. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 and arriving at San Fernando / California via San Ysidro, CA and Hill / 5th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from San Ysidro station to LA Zoo. However, there are services departing from Beyer Blvd Station and arriving at Burbank via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between San Ysidro and LA Zoo is 150 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Ysidro to LA Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from San Ysidro to LA Zoo, including transfers.
San Ysidro to LA Zoo bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Ysidro, CA station.
San Ysidro to LA Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Ysidro to LA Zoo is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between San Ysidro, CA, USA and LA Zoo, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from San Ysidro, CA to Downtown Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Burbank twice daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro, CA to Downtown Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Ysidro to LA Zoo bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Downtown Los Angeles station.
San Ysidro to LA Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burbank station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Ysidro to LA Zoo is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from San Ysidro to LA Zoo.
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