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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.
Flights from Visalia, CA to San Diego, CA depart on average 42 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $220 (€177) but you can travel from only $55 (€44) by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 277 miles (447 km) distance in 3h 43m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 277 miles (447 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $220 (€177) |
Flights per day 42 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 3h 43m |
First flight 5:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 7 days |
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Visalia, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 277 miles (447 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$236 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price |
7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Visalia, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Visalia, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $83 (€67).
A bus is $158 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Visalia, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $236 (€191).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
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