There are 5 ways to get from Covina to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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 38m$39–47Drive 115.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Covina to San Diego115.4 mi
2h 5m$22–31Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
5h 20m$30–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Covina to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
3h 35m$93–333Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 58m
Covina to San Diego by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Covina to San Diego is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Covina to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Covina to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Badillo St and Citrus Ave and arriving at San Diego via El Monte Station - Lower Level and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Covina to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Covina and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Covina and San Diego is 150 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.
The best way to get from Covina to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Covina to San Diego, including transfers.
Covina to San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Covina to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Covina to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Covina, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $24–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
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- 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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Covina to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–9
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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
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More Questions & Answers
Covina to San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.
Covina to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Covina to San Diego is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Covina to San Diego.
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