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Compare train and flight for Camarillo, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Camarillo, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $266.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Camarillo, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Camarillo, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $266.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.73. The journey takes 4h 48m versus 3h 2m 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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How to get from Camarillo, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Camarillo, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
UA5256 · UA4424:06 PM6h41Santa Barbara Airport10:47 PMSan Diego International Airport$1541One-way1 transfer
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UA5256 · UA4424:06 PM6h41Santa Barbara Airport10:47 PMSan Diego International Airport$1541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA5824:30 PM0h56Los Angeles International Airport5:26 PMSan Diego International Airport$5021One-way0 transfers
Other options
UA5263 · UA13896:36 PM5h53Santa Barbara Airport12:29 AMSan Diego International Airport$2141One-way1 transfer
UA5994 · UA5822:30 PM2h56Santa Barbara Airport5:26 PMSan Diego International Airport$2551One-way1 transfer
UA2610 · UA12579:35 AM4h09Santa Barbara Airport1:44 PMSan Diego International Airport$2551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Camarillo, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Camarillo, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $266.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Camarillo, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santa Barbara Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Camarillo station, Camarillo, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Travel with United to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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