How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to San Diego?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego start at $53. The average price for this train route is around $55. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train trip from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2h 54m and covers 207 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 43m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to San Diego route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 33 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to San Diego?

The earliest train from Los Angeles to San Diego departs at 6:10am. The latest train departs at 10:10pm.

Train Los Angeles to San Diego from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Diego on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:10pm	Union Station	2h 40m	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest
Train	10:10pm	Union Station	2h 54m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	10:10pm	Union Station	2h 54m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	10:10pm	Union Station	2h 40m	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Diego on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 40m	8:50am	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
Train	8:10pm	Union Station	2h 38m	10:48pm	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	7:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	10:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Diego on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 40m	8:50am	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
Train	8:10pm	Union Station	2h 38m	10:48pm	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	7:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	10:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Diego on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 40m	8:50am	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	7:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	10:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	7:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	10:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Diego on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 40m	8:50am	Old Town San Diego	CheapestFastest
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	7:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	10:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	7:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	10:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Diego on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 40m	8:50am	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
Train	8:10pm	Union Station	2h 38m	10:48pm	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	7:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	10:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Diego on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 40m	8:50am	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
Train	8:10pm	Union Station	2h 38m	10:48pm	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	7:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	10:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Diego on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 40m	8:50am	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
Train	8:10pm	Union Station	2h 38m	10:48pm	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	6:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	9:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
Train	7:10am	Union Station	2h 54m	10:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Los Angeles to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 hours 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33train per day

2h 54mAverage Duration

207 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $164	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $220	Average Duration2h 54m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$85 - $100	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences about their trips, highlighting the comfort of the seats and amenities such as air conditioning, internet access, and chargers. Additionally, they appreciated that the bus arrived at its destination on time. Overall, these reviews reflect a pleasant and comfortable travel experience with reliable service.

Amtrak Los Angeles San Diego recent customer reviews

It was very comfortable to seat, air conditioner, internet and charger, got to SD on time.

Viktoriia M.

September 11, 2023

Great customer service and trains on time

Ricardo M.

December 23, 2024

It was really a nice and pleasant trip

Prem K.

June 19, 2024

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego start at $53. The average price for this train route is around $55. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The average train trip from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2h 54m and covers 207 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 43m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to San Diego route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 33 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to San Diego departs at 6:10am. The latest train departs at 10:10pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-09

$50

12-10

$50

Today

$50

12-12

$50

12-13

$50

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$50

12-15

$50

12-16

$50

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $573 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-12-12.