There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to North Hills by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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 42m$45–100Drive 141.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to North Hillscar 141.2 mi
2h 34m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
4h 57m$66–117Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2h 18m$171–643Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SAN - BUR
4h 49m$272–643
San Diego to North Hills by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to North Hills is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to North Hills is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to North Hills. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego and arriving at Van Nuys. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between San Diego and North Hills is 146 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to North Hills without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $45 - $100.
The train from San Diego to Van Nuys takes 3h 42m including transfers and departs five times a day.
San Diego to North Hills bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to North Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to North Hills is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 4h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $650 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and North Hills, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal in around 4h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
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
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to North Hills bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
San Diego to North Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to North Hills is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from San Diego to North Hills.
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