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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Burbank to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 3m
    $46–95

  2. Drive 130.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burbank to Downtown San Diegocar car 130.3 mi
    2h 17m
    $24–35

  3. Line 94 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 3rdbus bus 94
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 41m
    $43–63

  4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    4h 5m
    $268–639

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

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 40m
    $47–94

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    5h 53m
    $27–44

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    4h 4m
    $176–677

Burbank to Downtown San Diego by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olive / San Fernando to Downtown San Diego via Hill / 3rd, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and San Diego in around 5h 41m.

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