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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 30m
    $40–90

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    5h 21m
    $22–43

  3. Bus via L.A. Union Station (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    5h 20m
    $26–44

  4. Drive 127 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank to Old Town San Diegocar car 127 mi
    2h 14m
    $24–34

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    3h 43m
    $306–634

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

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 1m
    $42–94

  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
    3h 42m
    $174–572

Burbank to Old Town San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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