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San Diego Museum of Art
Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Agoura Hills, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $329.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $395 Average price | $62 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Agoura Hills, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $20 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Agoura Hills, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $62 (€51).
A train is $353 (€290) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Agoura Hills, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $395 (€324).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 10h 49m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.77 (€-8.02). The journey takes 4h 14m versus 2h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Agoura Hills, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:01, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 135 miles (218 km) distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€34) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 4:01 AM |
Last train 8:58 PM |
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Most Agoura Hills, CA to San Diego, CA trains use the Chatsworth Station to Santa Fe Depot station pair. Use this guide to compare Agoura Hills, CA and San Diego, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santa Fe Depot is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Fe Depot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Fish Market, Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Santa Fe Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Fe Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Fe Depot: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Westin San Diego, The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown.
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