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How to get fromSix Flags Magic Mountain to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Six Flags Magic Mountain 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 7m
    $58–70

  2. Drive 155.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Six Flags Magic Mountain to San Diegocar155.1 mi
    2h 44m
    $29–41

  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 13m

  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 4m
    $112–356

  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 19m

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBUR - SAN
    6h 1m
    $147–307

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Six Flags Magic Mountain, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Six Flags Magic Mountain to San Diego via Santa Clarita, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Six Flags Magic Mountain to San Diego via Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station and Los Angeles in around 6h 19m.

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