There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 18m$36–41Drive 121.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego121.5 mi
2h 8m$23–32Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 24mTram, fly
- Take the tram from Pico Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
2h 47m$108–386Bus via San Diego (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
4h 59m$26–72
Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Olympic / Georgia and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Los Angeles Convention Center and San Diego is 132 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego, including transfers.
Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.
Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Los Angeles Convention Center to San Diego.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Convention Center, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $34–39 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily, and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- $34–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Pico Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $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
- 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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