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How to get fromSan Diego to Porter Ranchby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Chatsworthtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 5m
    $54–110

  2. Drive  147.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Porter Ranchcar car 147.1 mi
    2h 35m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2003 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Devonshirebus bus 240
    4h 48m
    $31–44

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the taxi from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to Porter Ranchtaxi taxi
    2h 29m
    $196–506

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus bus Lax
    5h 10m
    $101–162

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SAN - BUR
    4h 58m
    $329–578

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Chatsworth 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Porter Ranch via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, and Reseda / Devonshire in around 4h 48m.

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