There are 5 ways to get from Sawtelle 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 44m$37–43Drive 131.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sawtelle to San Diego131.3 mi
2h 19m$24–35Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
5h 4m$26–85Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Expo / Bundy 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
2h 56m$84–316Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Santa Monica / Barrington to Venice / Broadway4
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 13m
Sawtelle to San Diego by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sawtelle to San Diego is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Sawtelle to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sawtelle to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Sawtelle station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Expo / Bundy 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 44m.
The distance between Sawtelle and San Diego is 142 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Sawtelle to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Sawtelle to San Diego, including transfers.
Sawtelle to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles station.
Sawtelle to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Sawtelle to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $85 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Sawtelle, 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 4 times a week. Tickets cost $26–85 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
- 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 2m
- 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 / Bundy Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Monica / Barrington to Venice / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
Sawtelle to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Sawtelle to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sawtelle to San Diego is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Sawtelle to San Diego.
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