There are 6 ways to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
3h 55m$35–130Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
5h 15m$25–75Bus via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 41mDrive 137.9 mi
- Drive from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego137.9 mi
2h 29m$26–37Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Van Nuys to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
3h 32m$93–333Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)BUR - SAN
4h 51m$126–281
Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Diego. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Amtrak/Metrolink Station and San Diego is 146 miles. The road distance is 138.7 miles.
The best way to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $130.
The train from Van Nuys to San Diego takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles station.
Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via L.A. Union Station, which costs and takes 4h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Amtrak/Metrolink Station, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–130 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily, and the journey takes 3h.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Van Nuys to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Diego.
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