There are 6 ways to get from Pacoima to San Diego by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Old Town Station
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
5h 12m$22–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 18m$82–132Drive 140.2 mi
- Drive from Pacoima to San Diegocar 140.2 mi
2h 28m$24–35Line 233 bus, line 169 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Van Nuys / Kewen to Van Nuys / Keswickbus
- 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
4h 13m$150–477Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 44m$74–122Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 8m
Pacoima to San Diego by bus, subway, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pacoima to San Diego is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Pacoima to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacoima to San Diego. However, there are services departing from San Fernando / Van Nuys and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacoima to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Pacoima and San Diego is 146 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.
The best way to get from Pacoima to San Diego without a car is to bus via Old Town Station which takes 5h 12m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Pacoima to San Diego, including transfers.
Pacoima to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Pacoima to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Pacoima to San Diego is to bus via Old Town Station which takes 5h 12m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Pacoima, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 54m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Van Nuys / Kewen to Van Nuys / Keswick
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Pacoima to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Pacoima to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacoima to San Diego is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Pacoima to San Diego.
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