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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 | CheapestFastest | ||||
| 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 57 minutes and with fares starting at just MX$670, 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
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from MX$670. The average price for this train route is around MX$688. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to San Diego is 2h 57m, covering a distance of 182 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 38m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 38 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 06:10. And the latest train departs at 22:10.
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 03 May 2026 with a price of MX$626To 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 MX$626 to MX$6 810 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 MX$626, which is on 2026-05-06.
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