San Diego to Los Angeles

San Diego to Los Angeles

San Diego
Los Angeles
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San Diego to Los Angeles Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Standard 3pax
Any time
+2h 8m
¥30,743
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
00:30
04:00
¥6,058
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
01:15
08:25
¥6,058
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
02:00
08:25
¥6,058
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
03:00
08:25
¥6,058
Bus
Los Limousines
Standard AC
03:30
08:25
¥6,058
Train
Amtrak
Business Class
04:01
06:57
¥9,030
Train
Amtrak
Business Class
06:01
08:57
¥9,030
Flight
Frontier Airlines
Economy
06:25
11:46
¥12,299
Bus
Tufesa Internacional
Internacional
07:00
09:30
¥6,976
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
07:35
11:35
¥4,279
Bus
Futura Net
Standard AC
07:51
10:56
¥9,729
Flight
Hawaiian Airlines
Economy
08:07
15:15
¥33,593
Flight
Spirit Airlines
Economy
08:25
13:33
¥8,995
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
09:00
12:10
¥3,930
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
09:25
12:35
¥4,279
Flight
United Airlines
Economy
09:42
22:52
¥42,497
Flight
Alaska Airlines
Economy
09:58
20:51
¥29,738
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
10:15
12:45
¥3,930
Bus
Tufesa Internacional
Internacional
10:45
13:15
¥6,976

How to get from San Diego to Los Angeles

When you want to get from San Diego to Los Angeles, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about JPY 71,536. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as JPY 14,233.

How far is San Diego from Los Angeles?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from San Diego to Los Angeles. Your trip will be a total of 50 miles (80 km). The flying distance is 50 miles (80 km).

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Los Angeles?

The travel time from San Diego to Los Angeles can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 31 hours.

How much does it cost to get from San Diego to Los Angeles?

The cost of the trip from San Diego to Los Angeles varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Spirit Airlines: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as JPY 14,233 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as JPY 71,536.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from San Diego to Los Angeles:

  • Bus tickets - JPY 6,464 to JPY 6,464;
  • Train tickets - JPY 7,410 to JPY 10,563;
  • flight price: JPY 14,189 - JPY 71,575. From San Diego to Los Angeles starting from 00:25 Tijuana Airport until 21:30 Tijuana Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from JPY 25,698 to JPY 161,753.

How many trips per day are there between San Diego and Los Angeles?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 31 by flight from San Diego to Los Angeles starting from 00:25 Tijuana Airport until 21:30 Tijuana Airport

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as JPY 25,698.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from San Diego to Los Angeles

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from San Diego to Los Angeles? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% users enjoyed a train ride.

Transportation from San Diego to Los Angeles

Facts about the transport from San Diego to Los Angeles

Cheapest Transport¥6,464
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure12:25 ص
Latest Departure9:30 م
Departures per day31
Distance80 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Spirit Airlines, Tufesa, VivaAerobus, Volaris