There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Topanga by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
1h 32m$224–530Drive 141.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Topangacar 141.9 mi
2h 38m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 52m$137–190Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
4h 11m$129–189Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SAN - BUR
4h 6m$376–621Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 18m$106–155Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 44m$48–63
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Topanga is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Topanga is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $220 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Topanga. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Topanga station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Wilshire / La Cienega Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between San Diego and Topanga is 129 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Topanga without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from San Diego to Topanga, including transfers.
San Diego to Topanga bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Topanga train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Topanga is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $220 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 3h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Topanga, CA, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- contact@gorelaxsan.com
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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San Diego to Topanga bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
San Diego to Topanga train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Topanga is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from San Diego to Topanga.
There are 391+ hotels available in Topanga.