There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Saugus by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain AV Line
5h 9m$62–113Drive 156.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Sauguscar 156.4 mi
2h 47m$29–42Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 14m$74–101Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain
4h 4m$194–571Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain AV Line
5h 53m$43–64Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SAN - BUR
6h$329–666Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Chatsworthtrain
5h 19m$169–352
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Saugus is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Saugus is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Saugus station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Saugus. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Santa Clarita via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between San Diego and Saugus is 166 miles. The road distance is 157.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Saugus without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from San Diego to Saugus, including transfers.
San Diego to Saugus bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Saugus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Saugus is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $700 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Saugus, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Diego to Saugus via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and Santa Clarita in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Saugus via Los Angeles and Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station in around 5h 14m.
- 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
- $60–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
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
- $80–410
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
- $80–410
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
- $70–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Clarita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Clarita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Clarita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Saugus bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
San Diego to Saugus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Saugus is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from San Diego to Saugus.
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