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

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. 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 €33, while a bus costs an average of €42.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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

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

A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average €42.

A train is €301 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average €334.

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 31m.

Flight takes on average 9h 52m.

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

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from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA

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

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

  • Tufesa Internacional0
    6:30 AM3h15
    San Diego, CA
    9:45 AMGlendale, CA
    401One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Tufesa Internacional0
    6:30 AM3h15
    San Diego, CA
    9:45 AMGlendale, CA
    401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA2175
    2:24 PM1h03
    San Diego International Airport
    3:27 PMLos Angeles International Airport
    4081One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    7:45 PM3h35
    San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    11:20 PMGlendale, Train Station, CA
    441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    7:10 PM4h10
    San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
    11:20 PMGlendale, Train Station, CA
    441One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA5599 · UA2764
    1:45 PM3h48
    McClellan–Palomar Airport
    5:33 PMBurbank
    3651One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA5599 · UA2850
    1:45 PM4h26
    McClellan–Palomar Airport
    6:11 PMOntario International Airport
    3651One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA5519 · UA2115
    7:05 AM4h32
    McClellan–Palomar Airport
    11:37 AMBurbank
    3651One-way
    1 transfer

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

Travel to Glendale, 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 Glendale, CA.

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

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

A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average €42.

A train is €301 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average €334.

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 31m.

Flight takes on average 9h 52m.

The distance from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Glendale, CA as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from San Diego, CA and arrive in Hantington Park, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Glendale, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Glendale, CA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Pasadena, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Ana, CA, Anaheim, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glendale, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Glendale, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Glendale, CA, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal to explore local attractions such as the Americana at Brand, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, and the Museum of Neon Art.
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