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

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Compare train, bus, and flight for San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Burbank, 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 flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 flight costs an average of $172.

Distance: 121 miles (195 km)

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$42

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The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA is a train with an average price of $42 (€34).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $48 (€39).

A train is $498 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $540 (€435).

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Burbank, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 34m.

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

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

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from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA

How to get from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak
    3:30 PM4h05
    San Diego, CA
    7:35 PMBurbank, CA
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak
    3:30 PM4h05
    San Diego, CA
    7:35 PMBurbank, CA
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak
    3:30 PM4h05
    San Diego, CA
    7:35 PMBurbank, CA
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    2:35 AM4h35
    San Diego, CA
    7:10 AMBurbank, CA
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    1:45 PM6h30
    San Diego, CA
    8:15 PMBurbank, CA
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    7:15 PM4h35
    San Diego, CA
    11:50 PMBurbank, CA
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

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

Travel to Burbank, 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 San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between San Diego, CA and Burbank, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA is a train with an average price of $42 (€34).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $48 (€39).

A train is $498 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $540 (€435).

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Burbank, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 34m.

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

The distance from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA is approximately 121 miles (195 km).
The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Burbank, 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 San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Burbank.
  • Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from San Diego, CA and arrive in Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Burbank, CA by train.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Burbank, CA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Burbank, CA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Pasadena, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Santa Barbara, CA, Anaheim, CA, Los Angeles, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Burbank, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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