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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Diego to Los Angeles

Composite routes from San Diego to Los Angeles

Cheapest
2 h 6 min
Car
194 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$433.73

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05
Bus from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
CustomerRelations@metro.net
Website:
metro.net
Train from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Historic
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.02

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.03–$59.96

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$54.85

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $20.65 - $31.52 and takes 2h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $20.65 - $31.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from San Diego to Los Angeles?

The distance between San Diego and Los Angeles is 203 km. The road distance is 193.9 km.

How do I travel from San Diego to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $11.96 - $51.09 .

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Los Angeles?

The bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Los Angeles bus from?

San Diego to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Los Angeles train from?

San Diego to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $11.96 - $51.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15.22 - $86.96 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the San Diego to Los Angeles bus arrive?

San Diego to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the San Diego to Los Angeles train arrive?

San Diego to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Los Angeles is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from San Diego to Los Angeles.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Book your San Diego to Los Angeles train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Book your San Diego to Los Angeles bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3059+ hotels available in Los Angeles. Prices start at $85.64 per night.
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