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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 prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. 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 $41.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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 San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA:
A train is $0.90 (€0.74) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average $41 (€33).
A train is $389 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average $429 (€351).
Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Flight takes on average 7h 5m.
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How to get from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:24 PM13h37San Diego, CA3:01 AMGlendale, CA$3871One-way0 transfers
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1:24 PM13h37San Diego, CA3:01 AMGlendale, CA$3871One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:01 PM1h10San Diego, CA7:11 PMGlendale, CA$4761One-way0 transfers
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2:15 PM1h13San Diego, CA3:28 PMGlendale, CA$4821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA:
A train is $0.90 (€0.74) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average $41 (€33).
A train is $389 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average $429 (€351).
Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Flight takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 37 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from San Diego, CA and arrive in Hantington Park, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Glendale, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glendale, CA by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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