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

There are 3 options to travel between San Diego, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $40 (€32).

A bus is $366 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $399 (€322).

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 51m.

Bus takes on average 3h 12m.

The distance from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 111 miles (180 km).

The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:

• Around 37 flights per day.
• Around 25 buses per day.
• Around 23 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Los Angeles, 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 San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA:

• Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
• Buses mostly depart from San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with United, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Futura Net, Tufesa Internacional to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:

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

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

In Los Angeles, CA, you can explore Venice Beach Boardwalk with its eclectic shops and street performers, visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience, or take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic city views. Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Best sights include the Griffith Observatory for stunning city views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center for art and gardens, the historic Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) with its diverse collections.

To fully experience Los Angeles, CA, it's ideal to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to visit popular attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica, and the Getty Center, while also exploring the city's diverse neighborhoods and cultural offerings.