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How to get fromVan Nuys Station to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 54m
    $45–95

  2. Drive 138 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys Station to San Diegocar car 138 mi
    2h 30m
    $26–37

  3. Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus Van Nuys
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    4h 57m
    $64–125

  4. Line 169 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Woodley / Saticoybus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3h 7m
    $169–565

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    5h 22m
    $27–45

  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
    4h 30m
    $306–658

Van Nuys Station to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Van Nuys Station, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to County Center/Little Italy Station via Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 4h 57m.

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