San Diego to Los Angeles

San Diego to Los Angeles

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San Diego to Los Angeles Schedule

San Diego to Los Angeles Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Business 3pax Any time$ 736.16
Amtrak Business Class 04:01 - 07:38$ 61.19
FlixBus Economy 06:40 - 10:20$ 42.49
Calimex Economy AC 08:35 - 10:38$ 43.39
United Airlines Economy #UA524910:38 - 11:40$ 309.98
Calimex Economy AC 12:35 - 15:20$ 44.38
Amtrak Economy Class 14:01 - 16:57$ 39.30
Calimex Economy AC 16:20 - 21:18$ 42.92
FlixBus Economy 18:30 - 20:40$ 41.01
Allegiant Air Economy 20:56 - 08:36$ 74.34
FlixBus Economy 22:00 - 00:55$ 20.26

Transportation from San Diego to Los Angeles

Facts about the transport from San Diego to Los Angeles

Cheapest Transport$22
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure4:01 AM
Latest Departure10:25 PM
Departures per day39
Distance113 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, FlixBus, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Air

How to get from San Diego to Los Angeles

Travelling between San Diego and Los Angeles 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 89.53 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 22.20.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 24 hours to travel between San Diego and Los Angeles depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between San Diego and Los Angeles. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 34m to reach Los Angeles.

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

Travelling between San Diego and Los Angeles can be as cheap as USD 22.20 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 89.53 if you buy a Frontier Airlines, Spirit Air 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 San Diego and Los Angeles ?

  • 20 from San Diego to Los Angeles starting from 04:01 Santa Fe Depot until 21:01 Santa Fe Depot
  • 16 from San Diego to Los Angeles starting from 06:50 San Diego Old Town until 20:35 San Diego Old Town
  • 3 by flight from San Diego to Los Angeles starting from 22:25 San Diego Airport until 22:25 San Diego Airport

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

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

Bus

Travelling from San Diego to Los Angeles 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 San Diego and Los Angeles

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 San Diego and Los Angeles

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 San Diego to Los Angeles?

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