Los Angeles to San Diego

Los Angeles to San Diego

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Los Angeles to San Diego Schedule

Los Angeles to San Diego Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Business 3pax Any time$ 719.36
FlixBus Economy 05:15 - 08:40$ 25.71
Amtrak Economy Class 06:41 - 09:04$ 33.45
Calimex Economy AC 08:25 - 11:20$ 44.10
Amtrak Economy Class 11:15 - 15:04$ 41.15
Frontier Airlines Economy 12:17 - 07:48$ 244.14
Frontier Airlines Economy 15:56 - 10:16$ 45.29
Calimex Economy AC 16:45 - 18:47$ 44.10
United Airlines Economy #UA523718:45 - 19:39$ 318.20
Volaris Economy 20:30 - 00:05$ 207.93
Amtrak Economy Class 23:00 - 01:35$ 33.48

Transportation from Los Angeles to San Diego

Facts about the transport from Los Angeles to San Diego

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport2h 5m
Earliest Departure6:10 午前
Latest Departure10:10 午後
Departures per day38
Distance105 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, FlixBus, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines

How to get from Los Angeles to San Diego

Travelling between Los Angeles and San Diego is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 476.00 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 20.98.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to San Diego?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 17 hours to travel between Los Angeles and San Diego depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Los Angeles and San Diego. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h 5m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 16h 40m to reach San Diego.

How much does it cost to get from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Travelling between Los Angeles and San Diego can be as cheap as USD 20.98 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 476.00 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Los Angeles and San Diego ?

  • 20 from Los Angeles to San Diego starting from 06:10 Los Angeles Union Station until 22:10 Los Angeles Union Station
  • 14 from Los Angeles to San Diego starting from 07:15 LA N Vignes St until 16:15 LA N Vignes St
  • 4 by flight from Los Angeles to San Diego starting from 08:05 Long Beach Airport until 15:50 Santa Ana Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Los Angeles to San Diego.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Los Angeles to San Diego overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Los Angeles and San Diego

FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Los Angeles and San Diego

Transferz

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Los Angeles to San Diego?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train