There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to North Hollywood by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 35m$42–85Bus via Old Town Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 13m$22–35Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
4h 15m$25–43Drive 132.2 mi
- Drive from San Diego to North Hollywoodcar 132.2 mi
2h 22m$25–35Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, subway
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway
2h 35m$173–645Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SAN - BUR
3h 30m$260–650
San Diego to North Hollywood by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to North Hollywood is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to North Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to North Hollywood. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to North Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at North Hollywood Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between San Diego and North Hollywood is 143 miles. The road distance is 133 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to North Hollywood without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from San Diego to North Hollywood, including transfers.
San Diego to North Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to North Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to North Hollywood is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and North Hollywood, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- 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 Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from San Diego International Airport Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 30m and has one stopover.
San Diego to North Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to North Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to North Hollywood is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from San Diego to North Hollywood.
Southwest Airlines offers flights from San Diego International Airport Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport Airport.
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