Los Angeles → San Diego
1 train on this corridor — fastest 2h 50m on the Pacific Surfliner, fares from $37. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
2h 50m · Pacific Surfliner
Cheapest (indicative)
from $37 · Pacific Surfliner
Origin stations
LAX
Amtrak · Regional · Up to 13× daily · ~75% on-time
06:25
Los Angeles Union Station (LAX)
09:15
San Diego Santa Fe Depot (SAN)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
The Pacific Surfliner covers Los Angeles to San Diego in about 2h 50m, departing Los Angeles Union Station at 06:25. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $37 on the Pacific Surfliner. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 1 service on this corridor: Pacific Surfliner. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.