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How to get fromSan Diego to Six Flags Magic Mountainby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Six Flags Magic Mountain by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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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 Santa Claritatrain train AV Line
    5h 10m
    $66–117

  2. Drive 155.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Six Flags Magic Mountaincar car 155.1 mi
    2h 43m
    $29–41

  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 14m
    $73–101

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, 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 Santa Claritatrain train
    4h 6m
    $197–677

  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 Santa Claritatrain train AV Line
    6h 44m
    $46–67

  6. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the train from Goleta Station to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Simi Valley Amtrak to Six Flags Magic Mountaintaxi taxi
    5h 8m
    $295–401

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Six Flags Magic Mountain, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Six Flags Magic Mountain via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and Santa Clarita in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Six Flags Magic Mountain via Los Angeles and Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station in around 5h 14m.

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