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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 train as it is the most popular option from Holland, MI to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $649. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $649, and a train costs an average of $1019.
Distance: 1820 miles (2930 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$1019 Average price | $649 Average price Cheapest | $447 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51h 45m Average total duration Fastest 51h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 83h 35m Average total duration 83h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Holland, MI to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $370 (€303) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Holland, MI to San Diego, CA costing on average $1019 (€834).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 83h 5m.
Tickets start at around $1019 (€834) compared to roughly $447 (€366) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-571.65 (€-467.87). The journey takes 51h 15m versus 31h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Holland, MI to San Diego, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 51h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $1019 (€834) but you can travel from only $649 (€531) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:49, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 1820 miles (2930 km) distance in 51h 15m.
Distance 1820 miles (2930 km) |
Average train duration 51h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $1019 (€834) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 51h 15m |
First train 6:49 AM |
Last train 4:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Most Holland, MI to San Diego, CA trains use the Holland Station to Santa Fe Depot station pair, with some services arriving at Old Town Station. Use this guide to compare Holland, MI and San Diego, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Holland Station is 1 km from Holland city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Holland Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Holland Station.
ATMs are available at Holland Station.
Available at Holland Station: Parking, WC.
Available at Holland Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Holland Station.
Santa Fe Depot is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Fe Depot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Fish Market, Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Santa Fe Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Fe Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Fe Depot: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Westin San Diego, The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown.
Old Town Station is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Old Town Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Casa Guadalajara, Old Town Mexican Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Old Town Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Old Town Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Old Town Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Old Town Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Old Town Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Old Town Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town, Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town.
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