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How to get fromSan Diego to Castaicby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Castaic by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain train AV Line
    5h 14m
    $79–135

  2. Drive 160 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Castaiccar car 160 mi
    2h 47m
    $30–43

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 18m
    $90–123

  4. 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 Santa Claritatrain train
    4h 10m
    $199–836

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain train AV Line
    5h 59m
    $78–107

  6. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the train from Goleta Station to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Simi Valley Amtrak to Castaictaxi taxi
    5h 12m
    $305–427

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Castaic, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Castaic via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and Santa Clarita in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Castaic via Los Angeles and Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station in around 5h 18m.

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