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

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There are 6 ways to get from Van Nuys 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
    $45–100

  2. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    6h 21m
    $24–39

  3. Bus

    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 36m
    $63–123

  4. Drive 136.4 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to San Diegocar car 136.4 mi
    2h 27m
    $25–36

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2h 46m
    $168–663

  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
    $266–658

Van Nuys 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, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to County Center/Little Italy Station via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 4h 36m.

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