There are 7 ways to get from Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana by train, tram, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
4h 36m$762–1,700Drive 235.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Burbank to San Diego–Tijuanacar 235.9 km
2h 33m$457–660Line 92 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Spring / 7thbus 92
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CAbus Las Vegas / ...
5h 6m$728–1,132Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BUR - SAN
4h 35m$4,615–11,167Train, tram via L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
5h 8m$792–1,752Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
5h 25m$502–902Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 35m$3,022–11,722
Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana is to drive which costs $450 - $700 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $450 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Olive / San Fernando and arriving at San Ysidro, CA via Downtown Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Burbank and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Burbank and San Diego–Tijuana is 247 km. The road distance is 235.9 km.
The best way to get from Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 36m and costs $750 - $1700.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana, including transfers.
Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burbank station.
The best way to get from Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana is to line 92 bus and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $700 - $1200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $4600 - $12000 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and San Diego–Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Olive / San Fernando to San Ysidro, CA via Spring / 7th and Downtown Los Angeles in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–6,000
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,300–7,000
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–7,000
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–7,000
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–7,000
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–7,500
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Olive / San Fernando to Spring / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $700–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $390–750
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $410–700
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Burbank to San Diego–Tijuana.
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