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How to get fromSan Diego to Burbankby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Burbanktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 31m
    $45–95

  2. Drive 130.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Burbankcar car 130.3 mi
    2h 16m
    $24–35

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    3h 53m
    $30–47

  4. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SAN - BUR
    3h 30m
    $260–650

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

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 58m
    $47–93

  6. Bus via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2017
    4h 43m
    $28–45

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2h 54m
    $167–793

San Diego to Burbank by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Burbank twice daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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