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SAN — LAX
May 19 — May 261
1 adult
Sun 5/19

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With transfers
2h 47m
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2h 47m
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With transfers
2h 47m
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With transfers
2h 42m
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With transfers
2h 47m
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With transfers
2h 47m
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San Diego to Los Angeles train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from San Diego to Los Angeles

ROUND-TRIP FROM

$70

ONE-WAY FROM

$35

AVG TRAVEL TIME

2h 45m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Amtrak
The best round-trip train deal from San Diego to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $70
The best one-way train deal from San Diego to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $35
Average time it takes to travel by train from San Diego to Los Angeles
There is 1 train company servicing this route: Amtrak

San Diego Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in San Diego
San Diego Santa Fe DepotSan Diego, 32.716167, -117.16958
San Diego (Sorrento Valley)San Diego, 32.902683, -117.22489
San Diego UCSD Health La Jolla StationSan Diego, 32.881756, -117.223694
San Diego Old TownSan Diego, 32.755264, -117.20007

Los Angeles Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Los Angeles
Los Angeles ChatsworthLos Angeles, 34.253204, -118.59942
Los Angeles GlendaleLos Angeles, 34.123707, -118.258865
Los Angeles ClaremontLos Angeles, 34.094467, -117.71686
Los Angeles La Crescenta Honolulu and Lowell AveLos Angeles, 34.231945, -118.26651
Los Angeles LittlerockLos Angeles, 34.52134, -118.00058
Los Angeles Catalina Express TerminalLos Angeles, 33.74899, -118.274925

Book round-trip train tickets from San Diego to Los Angeles

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets from San Diego to Los Angeles that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Amtrak
Jun 4
7:10 pmSan Diego Old Town
2h 47m
9:57 pmLos Angeles Union
Jun 9
12:10 pmLos Angeles Union
2h 40m
2:50 pmSan Diego Old Town
Amtrak
Jun 4
7:10 pmSan Diego Old Town
2h 47m
9:57 pmLos Angeles Union
Jun 9
8:10 pmLos Angeles Union
2h 38m
10:48 pmSan Diego Old Town
Amtrak
Jun 8
5:10 pmSan Diego Old Town
2h 54m
8:04 pmLos Angeles Union
Jun 8
10:10 pmLos Angeles Union
2h 40m
12:50 amSan Diego Old Town
Amtrak
May 21
2:10 pmSan Diego Old Town
2h 47m
4:57 pmLos Angeles Union
May 21
6:10 pmLos Angeles Union
2h 40m
8:50 pmSan Diego Old Town
Amtrak
May 20
9:10 pmSan Diego Old Town
2h 47m
11:57 pmLos Angeles Union
May 24
8:10 pmLos Angeles Union
2h 38m
10:48 pmSan Diego Old Town
Amtrak
Jun 2
2:10 pmSan Diego Old Town
2h 47m
4:57 pmLos Angeles Union
Jun 18
3:10 pmLos Angeles Union
2h 40m
5:50 pmSan Diego Old Town

Book one-way train tickets from San Diego to Los Angeles

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from San Diego to Los Angeles we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
Amtrak
May 20
10:10 amSan Diego Old Town
2h 47m
12:57 pmLos Angeles Union
Amtrak
Jul 2
6:10 amSan Diego Old Town
2h 47m
8:57 amLos Angeles Union
Amtrak
Jul 15
12:10 pmSan Diego Old Town
2h 47m
2:57 pmLos Angeles Union
Amtrak
May 20
8:10 amSan Diego Old Town
2h 42m
10:52 amLos Angeles Union
Amtrak
May 19
10:10 amSan Diego Old Town
2h 47m
12:57 pmLos Angeles Union
Amtrak
May 19
6:10 amSan Diego Old Town
2h 47m
8:57 amLos Angeles Union

Choose the best way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles

Buses

2h 35m
$20 one-way$76 round-trip
Nonstop · from $76

Distance to downtown

MF63.9 mi
18lb CO2

91% less than flights

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San Diego to Los Angeles Buses

Trains

2h 42m
$35 one-way$70 round-trip
Nonstop · from $70

Distance to downtown

AX94.5 mi
28lb CO2

86% less than flights

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San Diego to Los Angeles Trains

Flights

1h 02m
$26 one-way$69 round-trip
1 stop · from $56

Distance to downtown

LAX9.4 mi

FAQs for booking trains from San Diego to Los Angeles

How much does a train ticket from San Diego to Los Angeles cost?

For this week, you can purchase tickets from San Diego to Los Angeles starting at $35 one-way. How much you’ll pay for a train on average this month is $35 one-way. Keep in mind that the ticket price is generally dependent on when you book, the desired route, and class.

How long is the train ride from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 2h 42m train from San Diego to Los Angeles. Travel time typically varies by up to 0h 03m, depending on your train details. Amtrak has the quickest available train to your destination.

When should I purchase the train tickets from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Currently, the price you pay to get from San Diego to Los Angeles by train this week is around $35 one-way. We don’t expect to see any changes in price within the next 3 months.

Which train companies operate between San Diego to Los Angeles?

You can find train tickets for Amtrak which service this route currently. Amtrak is the cheapest option recently available with prices starting at $70 round-trip.

How far is San Diego to Los Angeles by train?

There are 114.0 mi between San Diego and Los Angeles. By train, the distance is greater, and the train route may stop elsewhere along the way. The train usually takes 2h 42m in normal conditions.

What is the carbon footprint of a train from San Diego to Los Angeles?

28lb is the average carbon footprint of traveling from San Diego to Los Angeles by train. The train has a smaller footprint by about 87% compared to flying this route (210lb). A bus from San Diego to Los Angeles has a carbon footprint of about 17lb.

Is a train the fastest way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Based on just travel duration our users have found a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles to be the fastest option to their destination at just 1h 03m. If travel time is less of a concern you may want to look into booking some alternative forms of transportation like a train from San Diego to Los Angeles or a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles?

A flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a train from San Diego to Los Angeles starting at $70, or consider a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles starting at $76. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.


Amtrak trains from San Diego to Los Angeles

Our best Amtrak deals on San Diego to Los Angeles train tickets
Amtrak
Jun 4
OL77:10 pmSan Diego Old Town
2h 47m
AX99:57 pmLos Angeles Union
Jun 9
AX912:10 pmLos Angeles Union
2h 40m
OL72:50 pmSan Diego Old Town
Amtrak
Jun 8
OL712:10 pmSan Diego Old Town
3h 15m
GD93:25 pmGlendale
Jun 8
GD97:17 pmGlendale
3h 31m
OL710:48 pmSan Diego Old Town
Amtrak
May 21
UT48:01 amSan Diego Santa Fe Depot
3h 24m
GD911:25 amGlendale
May 21
GD94:34 pmGlendale
3h 30m
UT48:04 pmSan Diego Santa Fe Depot

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Cheapest price$204
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Cheapest price$212
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Cheapest price$22
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Cheapest price$190
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Fastest travel time28h 50m
Cheapest price$358

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