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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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €81.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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€32 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €260 Average price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Travel to Los Angeles, 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 San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
There are 3 travel options from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $23 (€21) compared to other travel options to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $36 (€32) from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $37 (€33).
The fastest way to get to Los Angeles, CA from San Diego, CA is by bus with an average travel time of 2 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Getting to Los Angeles, CA by flight takes 3 h 58 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 42 min of travel time.
Los Angeles, CA is approximately 111 miles (179 km) away from San Diego, CA.
The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:
- Around 44 buses per day.
- 19 flights per day.
- 17 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between San Diego, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
The following travel companies offer services from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
- FlixBus or Greyhound can take you to Los Angeles, CA by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA for $23 (€21).
- Spirit Airlines or American Airlines can get you to Los Angeles, CA by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Spirit Airlines from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA for $36 (€32) on Omio.
- Amtrak can take you to Los Angeles, CA by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA for $37 (€33).
Yes, there are direct routes from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
- You can find 43 direct buses per day to take to Los Angeles, CA with FlixBus or Greyhound.
- You can find 17 direct trains per day to Los Angeles, CA with Amtrak.
Direct services to Los Angeles, CA 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 trip.
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