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How to get fromSan Diego to Santa Claritaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Santa Clarita by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    4h 53m
    $48–94

  2. Drive 151.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Santa Claritacar car 151.5 mi
    2h 41m
    $28–40

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 5m
    $53–76

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    3h 49m
    $179–654

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    6h 27m
    $28–44

San Diego to Santa Clarita by train and foot

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Newhall via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 5h 5m.

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