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Compare train, bus, and flight for Burbank, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burbank, 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 bus which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Burbank, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burbank, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $50 (€41).
A train is $434 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burbank, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $476 (€383).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
Flight takes on average 11h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Burbank, CA to San Diego, CA
How to get from Burbank, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burbank, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 770 Pacific Surfliner9:22 AM3h30Burbank, N Front St (Downtown Burbank), Burbank, CA12:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 770 Pacific Surfliner9:22 AM3h30Burbank, N Front St (Downtown Burbank), Burbank, CA12:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 770 Pacific Surfliner9:22 AM3h30Burbank, N Front St (Downtown Burbank), Burbank, CA12:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 782 Pacific Surfliner3:20 PM3h32Burbank, N Front St (Downtown Burbank), Burbank, CA6:52 PMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$421One-way0 transfers
- 770 Pacific Surfliner9:22 AM3h45Burbank, N Front St (Downtown Burbank), Burbank, CA1:07 PMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CA$421One-way0 transfers
- 782 Pacific Surfliner3:20 PM3h47Burbank, N Front St (Downtown Burbank), Burbank, CA7:07 PMSanta Fe Depot, San Diego, CA$421One-way0 transfers
7:35 PM4h15Glendale, Train Station, CA11:50 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$501One-way0 transfers- · +FlixBus7:15 AM8h40Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA3:55 PMLa Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA$561One-way2 transfers
- · 4:55 PM6h55Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA11:50 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$561One-way1 transfer
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AA39929:16 AM9h03Burbank6:19 PMSan Diego International Airport$4271One-way1 transfer- AA559+AA39929:16 AM12h18Burbank9:34 PMSan Diego International Airport$4271One-way1 transfer
- AA2461+
AA49446:38 PM14h19Burbank8:57 AMSan Diego International Airport$4271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Burbank, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burbank, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $50 (€41).
A train is $434 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burbank, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $476 (€383).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
Flight takes on average 11h 37m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burbank, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Burbank and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA and arrive in San Diego, CA.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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