There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Calabasas 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 Chatsworthtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 10m$125–186Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
5h 10m$24–34Drive 146.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Calabasascar 146.8 mi
2h 35m$26–37Fly 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 Woodley / Saticoy to Mulholland / Calabasasbus
4h 5m$213–461Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SAN - BUR
5h 50m$50–285
San Diego to Calabasas by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Calabasas is to bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Calabasas is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Calabasas. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Avenue San Luis / Valley Circle via North Hollywood Station and Canoga Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Calabasas. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Chatsworth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between San Diego and Calabasas is 165 miles. The road distance is 147.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Calabasas without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from San Diego to Calabasas, including transfers.
San Diego to Calabasas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Calabasas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Calabasas is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $290 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Calabasas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Chatsworth 5 times a day. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 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
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–140
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–140
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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- 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 Woodley / Saticoy to Mulholland / Calabasas
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Calabasas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to Calabasas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chatsworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Calabasas is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from San Diego to Calabasas.
There are 423+ hotels available in Calabasas.