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

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 $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) 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 $377 (€304) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $410 (€330).

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 6m.

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 38 flights per day.
• Around 26 buses per day.
• Around 25 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, Futura Net 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:

• 23 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 2 direct flights per day with United.
• 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Futura Net.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in San Diego, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In San Diego, CA, you can explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art, enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning skyline and naval ship views, and hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life, or experience a whale watching tour off the coast. Don't miss Balboa Park, with its museums and the San Diego Zoo, the historic USS Midway Museum, picturesque La Jolla Cove, the lively Gaslamp Quarter, and the beautiful Coronado Beach.

Three to four days are ideal to explore San Diego's main attractions, including its beaches, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and vibrant neighborhoods.