There are 5 ways to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 41m$46–105Drive 151 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidrocar 151 mi
2h 42m$28–40Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidrobus Los Angeles
5h 7m$33–55Line 169 bus, fly, tram
- Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Woodley / Saticoybus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from City College Station to Beyer Blvd Stationtram
4h 53m$173–585Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus San Jose
5h 53m$44–77
Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Amtrak/Metrolink Station station to San Ysidro. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Ysidro via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Beyer Blvd Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Amtrak/Metrolink Station and San Ysidro is 161 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.
The best way to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro, including transfers.
Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles Union Station, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Amtrak/Metrolink Station, CA, USA and San Ysidro, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from City College Station to Beyer Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Woodley / Saticoy
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–70
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More Questions & Answers
Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to San Ysidro.
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