There are 5 ways to get from University of Southern California to San Diego by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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
4h 21m$24–55Drive 121.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Southern California to San Diego121.5 mi
2h 13m$23–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
4h 21m$37–43Tram, 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
2h 51m$84–376Bus via Alameda / Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 40m
University of Southern California to San Diego by foot, bus, and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Southern California to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from University of Southern California to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Southern California 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 40m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Southern California 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 21m.
The distance between University of Southern California and San Diego is 134 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from University of Southern California to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $24 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from University of Southern California to San Diego, including transfers.
University of Southern California to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
University of Southern California to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from University of Southern California to San Diego is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $24 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $45 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between University of Southern California, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego 5 times a week. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
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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
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
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
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- 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
- $24–55
- 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
University of Southern California to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
University of Southern California to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Southern California to San Diego is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from University of Southern California to San Diego.
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