There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Arleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 56m$81–125Bus, line 92 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Glenoaks / Osbornebus 92
5h 16m$23–39Drive 139.2 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Arletacar 139.2 mi
2h 26m$25–36Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 169 bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the bus from Saticoy / Woodley to Chase / Woodmanbus
3h 19m$152–471Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SAN - BUR
4h 50m$49–282
San Diego to Arleta by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Arleta is to bus and line 92 bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Arleta is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Arleta. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Osborne / Beachy via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Main / 7th and Osborne / Glenoaks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Arleta. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between San Diego and Arleta is 148 miles. The road distance is 140.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Arleta without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from San Diego to Arleta, including transfers.
San Diego to Arleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Arleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Arleta is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 92 bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $290 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Arleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Osborne / Beachy via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, Main / 7th, Glenoaks / Osborne, and Osborne / Glenoaks in around 5h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Main / 7th to Glenoaks / Osborne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Saticoy / Woodley to Chase / Woodman
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Arleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to Arleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Arleta is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from San Diego to Arleta.
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