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LAX — SAN
Nov 12 — Nov 191
1 adult
Tue 11/12

Los Angeles to San Diego train information

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AVG TRAVEL TIME

3h 12m
Average time it takes to travel by train from Los Angeles to San Diego

Los Angeles Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Los Angeles
Los Angeles ChatsworthLos Angeles, 34.253204, -118.59942
Los Angeles Westwood-UCLA, CaliforniaLos Angeles, 34.06877, -118.44898
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

San Diego Train Station Directory

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

FAQs for booking trains from Los Angeles to San Diego

What is there to see along the train ride from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The Amtrak route operating the trains from Los Angeles to San Francisco is the Pacific Surfliner. The Pacific Surfliner travels the length of Southern California, from San Luis Obispo to San Diego and back. This Amtrak ride is a route that hugs the Southern Californian coastline. From Los Angeles to San Diego, you’ll pass through various coastal towns and along beautiful beaches. For instance, the Pacific Surfliner passes right by Disneyland Park and Angel’s Stadium on its way south through Anaheim. Once the train lines pass San Juan Capistrano, the Pacific Surfliner will be traveling right along the Pacific Ocean. San Clemente and its iconic pier and waves are just one stop away. The farther south the train goes, the more Californian beach towns you’ll go through like Carlsbad, Encinitas and Del Mar. From your train window you can get a glimpse of the popular surf spot at Swami’s.

What train stations are used when traveling from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The Los Angeles to San Diego trains on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner depart from the Los Angeles Union Station (LAX). This train station is a hub for various Amtrak and county train lines, such as the Texas Eagle, Sunset Limited and Coast Starlight. As passengers make their way south on the Pacific Surfliner from Los Angeles, they can get off at two different stations in San Diego. Both of the stations are stops on the Pacific Surfliner route. The first station is the Old Town Transportation Center (OLT), located in Old Town San Diego. Apart from the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, it connects with the Coaster train route. The last stop on the Pacific Surfliner trains from Los Angeles to San Diego is the San Diego-Santa Fe Depot (SAN). The best way to get between these two stations in San Diego is by continuing on the Pacific Surfliner train.

What luggage is allowed on Los Angeles to San Francisco trains?

In general, all Amtrak trains allow a certain amount of luggage along with your train tickets. On the Los Angeles to San Diego trains, each passenger is allowed up to two small personal items along with two carry-on items or suitcases. The two personal items cannot be more than 22 lbs each. The carry-on bags are not allowed to exceed 50 lbs, as well as 28x22x11 inches. Checked baggage service is not offered on the trains to San Diego from Los Angeles on the Pacific Surfliner. In this case, passengers will only be able to travel with the onboard baggage allowance. The bags onboard must be stored in the overhead racks, under the seats, or in the designated luggage areas. They must be kept out of the way and not placed on seats.

Do Amtrak trains from Los Angeles to San Francisco have Wi-Fi?

The Amtrak Los Angeles to San Francisco train making the journey with stops in Los Angeles and San Diego is the Pacific Surfliner. All of these trains to San Diego from Los Angeles offer complimentary Wi-Fi service on board. This free Wi-Fi is a simple connection that allows normal web browsing and messaging. However, the limited bandwidth does not support streaming or downloading large files. Apart from the free Wi-Fi services, the Pacific Surfliner also has a café service on board, available to all passengers. At the café, travelers can purchase an assortment of hot and cold beverages as well as snacks. The class options available for the journey between Los Angeles and San Diego are either Business Class or Coach Class.

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

2h 38m is the fastest available option to arrive in San Diego from Los Angeles by train. The time it takes to travel between these two locations can vary by up to 0h 34m, depending on whether your train has stops or different departure times.

How far is Los Angeles to San Diego by train?

Los Angeles and San Diego are 114.0 mi apart from one another, but the actual distance by train depends on the route taken. The train journey is around 2h 38m long.


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