There are 5 ways to get from West Covina to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 34m$42–95Drive 115.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Covina to San Diegocar 115.2 mi
2h 7m$21–31Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 14m$43–72Line 707 bus, fly
- Take the bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 25m$169–568Line 70 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
6h 2m$24–42
West Covina to San Diego by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Covina to San Diego is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from West Covina to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from West Covina to San Diego. However, there are services departing from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W and arriving at San Diego via Cal State La Transit Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from West Covina to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Baldwin Park and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between West Covina and San Diego is 146 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.
The best way to get from West Covina to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from West Covina to San Diego, including transfers.
West Covina to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
West Covina to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from West Covina to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between West Covina, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
West Covina to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
West Covina to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Covina to San Diego is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from West Covina to San Diego.
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