Los Angeles to San Diego

Los Angeles to San Diego

Los Angeles
San Diego
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Los Angeles to San Diego Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Standard 3pax
Any time
+1h 54m
$369.00
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
00:30
03:00
$39.14
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
01:00
04:15
$38.33
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
01:30
04:45
$39.49
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
01:55
04:45
$39.14
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
02:15
05:00
$40.07
Bus
Tufesa Internacional
Internacional
04:00
06:45
$44.13
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
05:00
08:30
$40.07
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
05:20
08:30
$40.07
Flight
Spirit Airlines
Economy
05:45
09:55
$227.63
Bus
Futura Net
Standard AC
06:02
08:34
$61.55
Flight
Spirit Airlines
Economy
06:45
17:56
$69.68
Train
Amtrak
Economy Class
07:10
10:04
$38.97
Bus
Futura Net
Standard AC
07:30
10:49
$80.14
Bus
Futura Net
Standard AC
07:59
10:34
$62.72
Flight
Frontier Airlines
Economy
08:16
23:40
$78.98
Flight
Alaska Airlines
Economy
08:32
20:52
$268.28
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
08:51
16:45
$39.14
Flight
United Airlines
Economy
09:07
10:12
$396.62
Flight
Spirit Airlines
Economy
09:26
18:30
$63.88

How to get from Los Angeles to San Diego

Travelling between Los Angeles and San Diego is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,019.14 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 162.80.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to San Diego?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 10 hours to travel between Los Angeles and San Diego depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Los Angeles and San Diego. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 4m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 9h 42m to reach San Diego.

How much does it cost to get from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Travelling between Los Angeles and San Diego can be as cheap as USD 162.80 if you opt for a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi and as expensive as USD 1,019.14 if you buy a Southwest Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Los Angeles and San Diego ?

  • 7 by flight from Los Angeles to San Diego starting from 05:45 Ontario Airport until 20:56 Ontario Airport
  • 60 from Los Angeles to San Diego starting from 00:00 Los Angeles Transfer until 00:00 Los Angeles Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Los Angeles to San Diego.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Los Angeles to San Diego overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Los Angeles and San Diego

FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Los Angeles and San Diego

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Los Angeles to San Diego?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train

Transportation from Los Angeles to San Diego

Facts about the transport from Los Angeles to San Diego

Cheapest Transport$35
Fastest Transport1h 4m
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure10:10 PM
Departures per day67
Distance54 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, Southwest Airlines, Volaris