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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. 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 $39, and a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m 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 Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $55 (€45).
A train is $407 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $447 (€366).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA
How to get from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:25 AM4h25Glendale, CA7:50 AMSan Diego, CA$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:25 AM4h25Glendale, CA7:50 AMSan Diego, CA$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:25 AM4h25Glendale, CA7:50 AMSan Diego, CA$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:25 AM5h00Glendale, CA7:25 AMSan Diego, CA$741One-way0 transfers
- 2:35 AM4h50Glendale, CA7:25 AMSan Diego, CA$771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $55 (€45).
A train is $407 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $447 (€366).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glendale, 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 Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Glendale, Train Station, CA and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Metro Los Angeles 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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