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How to get fromBurbank to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak) or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Burbank to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Burbank to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    3h 38m
    $34–40

  2. Drive 130.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burbank to San Diegocar130.5 mi
    2h 17m
    $24–35

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    5h
    $29–76

  4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBUR - SAN
    3h 20m
    $70–280

  5. Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 18m
    $38–45

  6. Line 94 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 3rdbus94
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 17m

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    2h 48m
    $96–330

Burbank to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $34–40 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $24–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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