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Compare train, bus, and flight for San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $252.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$39 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $457 Average price |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $39 (€32).
A bus is $420 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $457 (€369).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:55 PM2h35San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:55 PM2h35San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA10066:20 AM1h01San Diego International Airport7:21 AMLos Angeles International Airport$4891One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 761 Pacific Surfliner4:10 AM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA6:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$401One-way0 transfers
- 777 Pacific Surfliner12:10 PM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA2:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$401One-way0 transfers
- 595 Pacific Surfliner9:10 PM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA11:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:10 PM3h45San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA4:55 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:25 AM3h20San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA12:45 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:55 PM3h15San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA7:10 PMLos Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA$301One-way0 transfers
AA2466 · AA16687:15 PM13h35San Diego International Airport8:50 AMLos Angeles International Airport$3061One-way1 transfer- AA2466 · AA18927:15 PM14h19San Diego International Airport9:34 AMLos Angeles International Airport$3061One-way1 transfer
- AA2461 · AA29309:47 AM8h33San Diego International Airport6:20 PMLos Angeles International Airport$3381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $39 (€32).
A bus is $420 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $457 (€369).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 21 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.
- 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.
- Travel with United, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with United.
- 28 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 20 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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