There are 5 ways to get from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles 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 San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
4h 10m$32–38Bus via Old Town Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2017
5h 13m$18–85Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 8mDrive 120.3 mi
- Drive from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles120.3 mi
2h 7m$22–32Tram, fly
- Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Station
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SAN - LAX
4h 6m
SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from SDSU Transit Center station to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Los Angeles via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between SDSU Transit Center and Los Angeles is 133 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.
The best way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $32 - $38.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles, including transfers.
SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $32 - $38. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between SDSU Transit Center, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $32–38 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles once daily, and the journey takes 3h 20m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $18–85
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More Questions & Answers
SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from SDSU Transit Center to Los Angeles.
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