There are 4 ways to get from Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane
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 Los Angeles to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
3h 39m$25–45Drive 109 mi
cheapest- Drive from Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego109 mi
2h 1m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
4h 37m$38–54Tram, 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
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station
3h 55m$83–336
Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $19 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Diego. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Expo Park/USC Station station to University of California, San Diego station. However, there are services departing from Expo Park / USC Station and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Expo Park/USC Station and University of California, San Diego is 120 miles. The road distance is 109.6 miles.
The best way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $25 - $45.
The bus from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles station.
Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Expo Park/USC Station, CA, USA and University of California, San Diego, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego 5 times a week. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 2 hours. Tickets cost $32–38 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 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 Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- 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
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Expo Park/USC Station to University of California, San Diego.
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