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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 29m
    $45–92

  2. Drive 135 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Sun Valleycar car 135 mi
    2h 21m
    $25–36

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2017
    5h 14m
    $26–42

  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 Sun Valleytrain train
    3h 25m
    $177–550

  5. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    6h 19m
    $67–119

  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 25m
    $307–636

San Diego to Sun Valley by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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