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

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 14m
  2. Drive 139.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pacoima to San Diegocar139.8 mi
    2h 28m
    $26–37
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 19m
    $37–132
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    4h 7m
    $93–330
  5. Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 37m
    $41–49
  6. Line 233 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Kewen to Westwood / Weyburnbus233
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    5h 59m
    $28–82

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pacoima, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily, and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–130 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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