How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $293.

Distance: 111 miles (180 km)

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$40

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$36

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$462

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3h 16m

Average total duration

2h 46m

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3h 39m

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3h 9m

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5h 16m

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2h 16m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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FlixBus

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United

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $40 (€32).

A bus is $426 (€344) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $462 (€373).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 46m.

Bus takes on average 3h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users.

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from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 PM3h45
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    10:15 PMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 PM3h45
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    10:15 PMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA594
    10:56 PM0h58
    Los Angeles International Airport
    11:54 PMSan Diego International Airport
    $4891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak562 Pacific Surfliner
    6:10 AM2h39
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    8:49 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak794 Pacific Surfliner
    10:10 PM2h40
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    12:50 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak790 Pacific Surfliner
    8:10 PM2h41
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    10:51 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 PM4h15
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    10:45 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 PM4h45
    Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
    5:10 PMSan Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 PM4h45
    Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
    5:10 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1668 · AA2466
    10:00 AM8h19
    Los Angeles International Airport
    6:19 PMSan Diego International Airport
    $3061One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2027 · AA2470
    6:15 AM9h13
    Los Angeles International Airport
    3:28 PMSan Diego International Airport
    $3061One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1668 · AA559
    10:00 AM11h34
    Los Angeles International Airport
    9:34 PMSan Diego International Airport
    $3061One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA

Travel to San Diego, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $40 (€32).

A bus is $426 (€344) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $462 (€373).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 46m.

Bus takes on average 3h 9m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is approximately 111 miles (180 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 29 buses per day.
  • Around 23 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
  • Travel with United, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 2 direct flights per day with United.
  • 28 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, Anaheim, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Diego, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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