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How to get fromSherman Oaks to San Diego Zooby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to San Diego Zoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 25m
    $41–94

  2. Drive 134 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to San Diego Zoocar car 134 mi
    2h 24m
    $25–36

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 33m
    $46–74

  4. Line 237 bus, fly, line 215 bus

    1. Take the bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Woodley / Saticoybus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Zoo Plbus bus
    4h 24m
    $173–575

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 52m
    $49–107

  6. Line 237 bus, bus, line 10 bus

    1. Take the bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Woodley / Saticoybus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & Vermont Stbus bus 10
    5h 58m
    $66–130

Sherman Oaks to San Diego Zoo by bus, subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and San Diego Zoo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h.

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