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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Santa Fe DepotArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Santa Fe DepotArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Santa Fe DepotArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Train San Diego to Los Angeles: Trip Overview
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The train service received excellent reviews for being on time, clean, and providing great customer service. Customers also appreciated the comfort and punctuality of the trains. Some passengers mentioned initial confusion but praised Amtrak for ensuring a safe journey with minimal delays.
Amtrak San Diego Los Angeles recent customer reviews
The train was not on schedule, we to continue our journey by bus from oceanside ang I got to LA 35 minutes late
Sasan N.
Was confused but Amtrak made it safe and secure for me to make sure I was going to the right place! Minimal tardy but not a problem at all
Ruth V.
It was so boring and disappointed
Mazengiya D.
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The cheapest trip from San Diego to Los Angeles was searched and found on Apr 21, 2025 with a price of $35To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego to Los Angeles, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $35 to $65 for a train ticket from San Diego to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-04-24.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Diego to Los Angeles is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Diego and Los Angeles compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Diego to Los Angeles.
Did you know?
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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