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How to get fromWest Los Angeles to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from West Los Angeles to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 39m
    $39–89

  2. Drive 131.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Los Angeles to San Diegocar car 131.3 mi
    2h 17m
    $24–35

  3. Line 6 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd to LAX Metro Transit Center Bay 16bus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    4h 44m

  4. Line 6 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd to LAX Metro Transit Center Bay 16bus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3h 5m
    $161–553

  5. Line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Corinth to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    6h 16m
    $24–39

West Los Angeles to San Diego by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between West Los Angeles, 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, you can take a bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd to County Center/Little Italy Station via LAX Metro Transit Center Bay 16, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 4h 44m.

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