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How to get fromSanta Clarita to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Clarita to San Diego by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 48m
    $48–96

  2. Drive 151.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to San Diegocar car 151.5 mi
    2h 42m
    $28–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 56m
    $48–71

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3h 41m
    $175–674

  5. Train, bus via Old Town Station

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    6h 15m
    $28–46

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    5h 22m
    $268–662

Santa Clarita to San Diego by train and foot

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

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

You can take a train from Newhall to San Diego via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours.

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