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USS Midway Museum
A historic aircraft carrier museum on the waterfront with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and naval history displays. One of San Diego’s signature attractions.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roseville, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $110, and a flight costs an average of $297.
Distance: 477 miles (768 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$112 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $325 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 57m Average total duration 13h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Roseville, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roseville, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $121 (€98).
A bus is $212 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Roseville, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $325 (€263).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
Train takes on average 13h 27m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $110 |
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Buses from Roseville, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $110 (€89) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:55, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 477 miles (768 km) distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 477 miles (768 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $110 (€89) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 5:55 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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