How to travel from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA

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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 €32. 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 €32, and a bus costs an average of €27.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA is a train with an average price of €33.

This is compared to other travel options from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA:

A train is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €45.

A train is €333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €366.

The fastest way to travel from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 49m.

Flight takes on average 5h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glendale, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA

Travel to San Diego, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glendale, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA is a train with an average price of €33.

This is compared to other travel options from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA:

A train is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €45.

A train is €333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €366.

The fastest way to travel from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 49m.

Flight takes on average 5h 9m.

The distance from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Anaheim, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Diego, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Diego, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In San Diego, CA, you can explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art, enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning skyline and naval ship views, and hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life, or experience a whale watching tour off the coast. Don't miss Balboa Park, with its museums and the San Diego Zoo, the historic USS Midway Museum, picturesque La Jolla Cove, the lively Gaslamp Quarter, and the beautiful Coronado Beach.
Three to four days are ideal to explore San Diego's main attractions, including its beaches, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and vibrant neighborhoods.
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