There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Pacoima by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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
4h 12m$82–126Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
4h 41m$23–35Drive 140 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Pacoimacar 140 mi
2h 27m$24–35Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 169 bus, line 233 bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the bus from Saticoy / Woodley to Van Nuys / Keswickbus
- Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Van Nuys / Kewenbus
3h 40m$153–473Bus via San Diego (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 44mTrain via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 54m$78–120Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SAN - BUR
5h 15m$55–291
San Diego to Pacoima by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Pacoima is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Pacoima is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Pacoima. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Fernando / Van Nuys via Los Angeles Union Station and Lankershim / Magnolia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Pacoima. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between San Diego and Pacoima is 151 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Pacoima without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from San Diego to Pacoima, including transfers.
San Diego to Pacoima bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Pacoima train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Pacoima is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $300 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Pacoima, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–30 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 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, 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
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Saticoy / Woodley to Van Nuys / Keswick
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Van Nuys / Kewen
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Pacoima bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to Pacoima train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Pacoima is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from San Diego to Pacoima.
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