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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€71
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€71
Fastest journey on Sep 17
14 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
14 h 40 m
Trains on Sep 17
1
Distance
719 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €71.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 1 trains from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 719 km distance in an average of 14 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 40 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 14 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:10 PM14h40San Francisco International Airport7:50 AMSan Diego International Airport€711One-way0 transfers
- 5:10 PM14h40San Francisco International Airport7:50 AMSan Diego International Airport€711One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €127, while a flight costs an average of €440.
Distance: 446 miles (719 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€127 Average price Cheapest | €440 Average price | €83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 44m Average total duration 14h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport:
A bus is €313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport costing on average €440.
Other travel options to San Diego International Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 14m.
Live departures
San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h40 | 7:50 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
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Take a train from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport and enjoy the approximately 446 miles (719 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 17:10, the last at 17:10.
Distance 446 miles (719 km) |
First train 5:10 PM |
Last train 5:10 PM |
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FAQs: Trains from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
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