There are 5 ways to get from South Pasadena to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, 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 Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 11m$42–87Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 42m$22–37Bus via Cal State La Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 6m$43–63Drive 122.3 mi
- Drive from South Pasadena to San Diegocar 122.3 mi
2h 10m$23–33Tram, fly
- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 8m$169–665
South Pasadena to San Diego by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Pasadena to San Diego is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from South Pasadena to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pasadena to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Mission and arriving at San Diego via Cal State La Transit Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between South Pasadena and San Diego is 135 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from South Pasadena to San Diego, including transfers.
South Pasadena to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
South Pasadena to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Cal State La Transit Center, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
South Pasadena to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
South Pasadena to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pasadena to San Diego is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from South Pasadena to San Diego.
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