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How to get fromSan Diego to San Fernando Valleyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to San Fernando Valley by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2h 18m
    $171–643

  2. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    6h 7m
    $23–37

  3. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 29m
    $43–87

  4. 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
    4h 57m
    $66–117

  5. Drive 141.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to San Fernando Valleycar car 141.5 mi
    2h 32m
    $26–38

  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
    5h 26m
    $267–636

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 42m
    $47–98

San Diego to San Fernando Valley by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

Delta and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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