CA → CA · about 113 miles
Los Angeles to San Diego bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 132 direct buses and trains a week from Los Angeles to San Diego. The fastest takes 2 hours 35 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:10 AM and the last at 9:09 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 132
- Fastest trip
- 2h 35m
- First departure
- 6:10 AM
- Last departure
- 9:09 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 AM | 8:49 AM | 2h 39m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:20 AM | 9:40 AM | 3h 20m | Daily except Wed | Westwood UCLA CA (WES) to La Jolla - UC San Diego | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:55 AM | 11:45 AM | 4h 50m | Daily | Los Angeles Laurel Canyon/Rinaldi - San Fernando to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:10 AM | 9:52 AM | 2h 42m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:10 AM | 10:52 AM | 2h 42m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:15 AM New | 11:10 AM | 2h 55m | Daily | Westwood UCLA CA (WES) to La Jolla - UC San Diego | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:09 AM | 12:52 PM | 3h 43m | Daily | Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:07 AM | 2:52 PM | 3h 45m | Daily | Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:10 AM | 1:52 PM | 2h 42m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:30 PM | 5:35 PM | 4h 05m | Daily | Downtown LA FlixBus Lot to La Jolla - UC San Diego | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:06 PM | 6:52 PM | 3h 46m | Daily | Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:10 PM | 5:52 PM | 2h 42m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 6:50 PM | 2h 35m | Daily | Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:10 PM | 7:52 PM | 2h 42m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:13 PM | 8:52 PM | 3h 39m | Daily | Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:53 PM | 10:51 PM | 3h 58m | Daily | Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:55 PM | 11:50 PM | 4h 55m | Daily | Los Angeles Laurel Canyon/Rinaldi - San Fernando to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:10 PM | 9:52 PM | 2h 42m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:09 PM | 12:50 AM +1 day | 3h 41m | Daily | Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in San Diego The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Los Angeles
- Van Nuys Map of Van Nuys (Google Maps)
- Los Angeles (Americanstar) Map of Los Angeles (Americanstar) (Google Maps)
- Los Angeles (Union Station) Map of Los Angeles (Union Station) (Google Maps)
- Los Angeles Laurel Canyon/Rinaldi - San Fernando Map of Los Angeles Laurel Canyon/Rinaldi - San Fernando (Google Maps)
- Downtown LA FlixBus Lot Map of Downtown LA FlixBus Lot (Google Maps)
- Los Angeles UCLA Map of Los Angeles UCLA (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in San Diego
Return trip: San Diego to Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:09 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Los Angeles to San Diego?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Los Angeles?
Buses and trains to San Diego leave from Van Nuys, Los Angeles (Americanstar), Los Angeles (Union Station), Los Angeles Laurel Canyon/Rinaldi - San Fernando, Downtown LA FlixBus Lot and Los Angeles UCLA.