There are 5 ways to get from Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
4h 17m$37–43Drive 121.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego121.1 mi
2h 13m$23–32Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
4h 19m$24–45Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Expo Park / USC Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
3h 12m$81–321Bus via Alameda / Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 39m
Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Broadway / 36th and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Expo Park/USC Station station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Expo Park / USC Station and arriving at San Diego via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Expo Park/USC Station and San Diego is 132 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.
The best way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego, including transfers.
Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Expo Park/USC 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego 5 times a week. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
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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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Expo Park / USC Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Expo Park/USC Station to San Diego.
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