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

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There are 6 ways to get from Castaic to San Diego by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union StationtrainAV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 11m
    $73–87

  2. Drive 159.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castaic to San Diegocar159.9 mi
    2h 47m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union StationtrainAV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 17m

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    4h 8m
    $127–373

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Westwood Ucla Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    6h 23m

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBUR - SAN
    6h 5m
    $162–324

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Castaic, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Castaic to San Diego via Santa Clarita, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Castaic to San Diego via Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station and Los Angeles in around 6h 23m.

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