There are 7 ways to get from Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
2h 43m$158–463Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
5h 1m$22–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 6m$79–121Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Van Nuys
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
4h 52m$63–123Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Van Nuys to San Diego International Airport (SAN)136.5 mi
2h 28mDrive 136.5 mi
- Drive from Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN)car 136.5 mi
2h 28m$25–36Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BUR - SAN
4h 40m$266–498
Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and arriving at Terminal 1 Transportation Island via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Van Nuys and San Diego Airport (SAN) is 132 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN) without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN), including transfers.
Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station.
Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 4h 6m, you could also bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and San Diego Airport (SAN), USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- infoline@lawa.org
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- contact@gorelaxsan.com
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Van Nuys to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.
Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN) is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Van Nuys to San Diego Airport (SAN).
There are 2375+ hotels available in San Diego Airport (SAN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Van Nuys and San Diego Airport (SAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.