How to travel from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF167 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 3.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF167, while a train costs an average of CHF365.

Distance: 2291 miles (3688 km)

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CHF365

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CHF232

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CHF458

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59h 18m

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58h 48m

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65h 27m

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3.7 - 9.2kg

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1.1 - 3.3kg

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11.1 - 22.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of CHF167.

This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA:

A bus is CHF66 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA costing on average CHF232.

A bus is CHF198 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA costing on average CHF365.

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 4m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 59h 18m.

Train takes on average 65h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Baltimore, MD and San Diego, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA among Omio's users.

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from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA

How to get from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    3:25 AM69h20
    Baltimore, MD
    12:45 AMSan Diego, CA
    CHF1621One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    3:25 AM69h20
    Baltimore, MD
    12:45 AMSan Diego, CA
    CHF1621One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    8:35 AM64h35
    Baltimore, MD
    1:10 AMSan Diego, CA
    CHF1641One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    4:25 AM69h20
    Baltimore, MD
    1:45 AMSan Diego, CA
    CHF2301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    9:20 PM75h30
    Baltimore, MD
    12:50 AMSan Diego, CA
    CHF2701One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA

Travel to San Diego, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Baltimore, MD and San Diego, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of CHF167.

This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA:

A bus is CHF66 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA costing on average CHF232.

A bus is CHF198 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA costing on average CHF365.

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 4m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 59h 18m.

Train takes on average 65h 27m.

The distance from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA is approximately 2291 miles (3688 km).
The average frequency per day from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Baltimore, MD and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA:
  • Buses mostly depart from Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
  • Flights mostly depart from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United, Spirit Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA:
  • 0 direct flights per day with United.
Omio customers who travel from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Anaheim, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Diego, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Diego, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In San Diego, CA, you can explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art, enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning skyline and naval ship views, and hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life, or experience a whale watching tour off the coast. Don't miss Balboa Park, with its museums and the San Diego Zoo, the historic USS Midway Museum, picturesque La Jolla Cove, the lively Gaslamp Quarter, and the beautiful Coronado Beach.
Three to four days are ideal to explore San Diego's main attractions, including its beaches, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and vibrant neighborhoods.
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