What companies run services between San Diego and Los Angeles?

The following travel companies offer services from San Diego to Los Angeles: Flixbus can take you to Los Angeles by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from San Diego to Los Angeles for $13 (€11).

Is there a direct service to Los Angeles from San Diego?

Yes, there are direct routes from San Diego to Los Angeles with the following travel companies: You can check for a direct bus to Los Angeles with FlixBus or Greyhound with 4 direct buses per day. You can find 9 direct trains per day to Los Angeles with. Direct services to Los Angeles tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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from San Diego to Los Angeles

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

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

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08:10AM2h42

Old Town Station

10:52AMUnion Station

€351One-way

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08:10AM2h42

Old Town Station

10:52AMUnion Station

€351One-way

0 transfers

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10:52AMUnion Station

€361One-way

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07:10PM2h47

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09:57PMUnion Station

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Old Town Station

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€351One-way

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Travel Information between San Diego and Los Angeles

	Distance	111 miles (179 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus, flight or train
	Ticket price range	$2 - $40
	Fastest mode	Bus • $13 (€11) • 3 h
	Popular travel companies	Flixbus

Travel 111 miles (179 km) by bus, flight or train from San Diego to Los Angeles. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from San Diego to Los Angeles.

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You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $21 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $21

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey to Los Angeles from San Diego, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Delta Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airlines. Check which ticket fare is the best option for your travel to Los Angeles from San Diego from: Main Cabin, Comfort+ and First Class.

FAQs: Travel from San Diego to Los Angeles

FAQs: Travel to Los Angeles 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 San Diego to Los Angeles.

There are 3 travel options from San Diego to Los Angeles: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $2 (€2) compared to other travel options to Los Angeles:

A flight is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles costing on average $13 (€11).

A flight is $38 (€33) less than a train with an average ticket price of $40 (€35) from San Diego to Los Angeles.

The distance from San Diego to Los Angeles is approximately 111 miles (179 km).

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

Around 4 buses per day.
9 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from San Diego to Los Angeles:

The following travel companies offer services from San Diego to Los Angeles:

Flixbus can take you to Los Angeles by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from San Diego to Los Angeles for $13 (€11).

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

You can check for a direct bus to Los Angeles with FlixBus or Greyhound with 4 direct buses per day.
You can find 9 direct trains per day to Los Angeles with.

Direct services to Los Angeles tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers who book a trip from San Diego to Los Angeles often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas or New York City. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your San Diego and Los Angeles itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Los Angeles and any of these top destinations today!

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