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

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Amtrak
With transfers
2h 56m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
3h 03m
Amtrak

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

$72

ONE-WAY FROM

$55

AVG TRAVEL TIME

3h 06m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Amtrak
The best round-trip train deal from San Diego to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $72
The best one-way train deal from San Diego to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $55
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 (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

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

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
Nov 12
5:01 pmSan Diego Santa Fe Depot
3h 03m
8:04 pmLos Angeles Union
Nov 14
10:10 pmLos Angeles Union
2h 54m
1:04 amSan Diego Santa Fe Depot
Amtrak
Nov 11
4:01 amSan Diego Santa Fe Depot
2h 56m
6:57 amLos Angeles Union
Nov 14
8:10 pmLos Angeles Union
2h 54m
11:04 pmSan Diego Santa Fe Depot

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
Nov 12
4:01 amSan Diego Santa Fe Depot
2h 56m
6:57 amLos Angeles Union
Amtrak
Nov 13
5:01 pmSan Diego Santa Fe Depot
3h 03m
8:04 pmLos Angeles Union

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 $55 one-way. How much you’ll pay for a train on average this month is $55 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 24m, 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 $55 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 $72 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.


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