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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 an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. 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 $41, while a flight costs an average of $582.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $582 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $42.
A train is $542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $582.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Flight takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$13. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 2h 17m 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.
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 AM 4h25 Glendale, CA 7:50 AM San Diego, CA $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:25 AM 4h25 Glendale, CA 7:50 AM San Diego, CA $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:35 AM 4h15 Glendale, CA 6:50 AM San Diego, CA $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $42.
A train is $542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glendale, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $582.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Flight takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Glendale, Train Station, CA and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with United.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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