There are 5 ways to get from Compton to San Diego by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
4h 16m$22–61Drive 113.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Compton to San Diego113.4 mi
2h 1m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
4h 36m$35–41Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
3h 8m$76–311Bus via Compton Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San DiegoLos Angeles
4h 17m$21–52
Compton to San Diego by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Compton to San Diego is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Compton to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Compton station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Artesia Station Bay 3 and arriving at San Diego via Long Beach Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Compton station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Compton Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Compton and San Diego is 120 miles. The road distance is 114.1 miles.
The best way to get from Compton to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $22 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Compton to San Diego, including transfers.
Compton to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Long Beach Bus Station.
Compton to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Compton to San Diego is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $22 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $45 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Compton, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $21–60 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Compton to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Compton to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Compton to San Diego is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Compton to San Diego.
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