Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg.
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€48 Average price | €79 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
17h 50m Average duration 17h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 59m Average duration 14h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 1:30 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 15h00 | 4:30 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 1:30 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 14h30 | 4:00 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 1:30 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 14h00 | 3:30 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 3:30 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 12h00 | 3:30 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 3:30 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 12h30 | 4:00 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:30 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 13h00 | 4:30 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 4:30 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 14h55 | 7:25 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 4:30 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 14h20 | 6:50 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 11:00 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 18h05 | 5:05 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 11:00 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 19h00 | 6:00 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 11:00 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 17h30 | 4:30 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2 transfers | |
Saturday, May 24 | |||||
![]() ![]() | 3:10 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 13h20 | 4:30 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:10 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 14h50 | 6:00 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:00 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 11h15 | 4:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 5:00 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 12h05 | 5:05 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:40 AM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 13h10 | 6:50 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 AM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 12h35 | 6:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 6:25 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 12h25 | 6:50 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:25 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 11h50 | 6:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 457 miles (737 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€48) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 4 |
Bus providers 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 20m |
First bus 14:30 |
Last bus 14:30 |
You can travel by bus between San Francisco, CA and San Diego, CA with FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound for as low as $52 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
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