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USS Midway Museum
Museum aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and audio tours on San Diego Bay.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aurora, CO to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $126. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $126, and a bus costs an average of $257.
Distance: 839 miles (1351 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$257 Average price | $126 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 49m Average total duration 28h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aurora, CO to San Diego, CA:
A flight is $131 (€107) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aurora, CO to San Diego, CA costing on average $257 (€210).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 19m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regional Transportation District | Departure Time 09:59AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 43h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $302 |
Operator Regional Transportation District | Departure Time 10:11AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 43h14 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $302 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 37h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $257 |
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Buses from Aurora, CO to San Diego, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 28h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $257 (€210) but you can travel from only $126 (€103) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 20:10. The fastest bus covers the 839 miles (1351 km) distance in 37h 45m.
Distance 839 miles (1351 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $257 (€210) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 37h 45m |
First bus 6:45 AM |
Last bus 8:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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