There are 5 ways to get from Chinatown Station to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
3h 5m$33–39Drive 120.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chinatown Station to San Diego120.3 mi
2h 7m$22–32Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 11mFly
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
2h 42m$85–320Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
3h 55m$24–70
Chinatown Station to San Diego by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinatown Station to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chinatown Station to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Diego. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Diego. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Chinatown Station and San Diego is 128 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.
The best way to get from Chinatown Station to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $33 - $39.
The train from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Chinatown Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Chinatown Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Chinatown Station to San Diego is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $33 - $39. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $320 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Chinatown 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.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
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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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 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chinatown Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Chinatown Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinatown Station to San Diego is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Chinatown Station to San Diego.
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