There are 5 ways to get from Cal State LA Station to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
4h 11m$37–44Drive 120.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cal State LA Station to San Diego120.8 mi
2h 10m$22–32Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 31mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Cal State LA to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
3h 7m$81–310Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
4h 58m$28–70
Cal State LA Station to San Diego by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cal State LA Station to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cal State LA Station to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cal State LA Station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Eastern / Ramona and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cal State LA Station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Cal State LA and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Cal State LA Station and San Diego is 132 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cal State LA Station to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Cal State LA Station to San Diego, including transfers.
Cal State LA Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Cal State LA Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Cal State LA Station to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Cal State LA Station, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily, and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Cal State LA to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cal State LA Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Cal State LA Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cal State LA Station to San Diego is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Cal State LA Station to San Diego.
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