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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Union Station | Old Town San Diego | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Union Station | Old Town San Diego | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Union Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
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| Train | Union Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Los Angeles to San Diego
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 £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
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.
Great customer service and trains on time
Ricardo M.
It was really a nice and pleasant trip
Prem K.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US by train
How much does a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles to San Diego cost?
The average train ticket price from Los Angeles to San Diego is £31. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Los Angeles to San Diego?
A train trip between Los Angeles and San Diego is around 2h 54m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 38m. This is the time it takes to travel the 112 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Los Angeles and San Diego?
The number of trains from Los Angeles to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 33. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Los Angeles to San Diego by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Los Angeles to San Diego?
When taking the train from Los Angeles to San Diego, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £28To 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 £28 to £292 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 £28, which is on 2025-11-20.
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