Los Angeles to San Diego

Los Angeles to San Diego

Los Angeles
San Diego
Mon, May 20
One Way
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Los Angeles to San Diego Schedule

Los Angeles to San Diego Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Business 3pax Any time$ 721.27
FlixBus Economy 05:15 - 09:00$ 25.62
Amtrak Economy Class 07:41 - 10:04$ 65.83
Calimex Economy AC 08:40 - 11:22$ 44.10
Spirit Air Economy 11:08 - 20:59$ 165.74
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL409112:59 - 13:52$ 323.27
Frontier Airlines Economy 15:56 - 10:16$ 45.29
Calimex Economy AC 16:20 - 18:45$ 44.10
Amtrak Economy Class 18:59 - 23:04$ 81.27
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL415921:45 - 22:37$ 322.18
Amtrak Economy Class 22:41 - 01:04$ 33.45

Transportation from Los Angeles to San Diego

Facts about the transport from Los Angeles to San Diego

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport1h 1m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure10:40 PM
Departures per day21
Distance865 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlaska Airlines, Amtrak, FlixBus, 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. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 337.66 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 21.08.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 13 hours to travel between Los Angeles and San Diego depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Los Angeles and San Diego. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 1m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 12h 51m 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 21.08 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 337.66 if you buy a Alaska 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 ?

  • 16 from Los Angeles to San Diego starting from 07:15 LA N Vignes St until 18:30 LA N Vignes St
  • 5 from Los Angeles to San Diego starting from 06:00 Los Angeles Airport until 22:40 Los Angeles 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?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Los Angeles to San Diego, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 199.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Los Angeles and San Diego

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

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