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

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Compare train, flight and coach 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 £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. 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 £30, while a flight costs an average of £441.

Distance: 189 km

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£30

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£39

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4h 21m

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5h 32m

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Compare ways to travel from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA

Compare the available ways to get from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA is a train with an average price of £30.

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

A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average £39.

A train is £411 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average £441.

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 21m.

Flight takes on average 5h 32m.

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 coach.

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from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA

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

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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.

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FAQs: 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 coach.
The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA is a train with an average price of £30.

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

A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average £39.

A train is £411 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average £441.

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA is by train with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 21m.

Flight takes on average 5h 32m.

The San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA distance is approximately 189 km.
The average frequency per day from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA is:
  • Around 54 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches 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 coach 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.
  • Coaches mostly depart from San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA and arrive in Glendale, Train Station, 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 United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Glendale, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, Infobus, Tufesa Internacional to go to Glendale, CA by coach.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Glendale, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with United.
  • 3 direct coaches per day with Greyhound, Infobus, Tufesa Internacional.
  • 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 Santa Barbara, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Oceanside, CA, San Francisco, 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.
To get from San Diego, CA to Glendale, CA, you can choose from several travel options including train, flight and coach.
Most visitors find that spending 2 to 3 days in Glendale, CA is sufficient to explore its attractions, enjoy local dining, and experience nearby outdoor activities.

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