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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 $362 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 41m. 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 $362, while a train costs an average of $1143.
Distance: 2291 miles (3688 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$362 Average price Cheapest | $1143 Average price | $688 Average price | $547 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
62h 30m Average total duration 62h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 65h 56m Average total duration 65h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration Fastest 7h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 39h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.7 - 9.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 11.1 - 22.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $325 (€273) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA costing on average $688 (€578).
A bus is $781 (€656) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA costing on average $1143 (€961).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 62h 30m.
Train takes on average 65h 56m.
Tickets start at around $362 (€304) compared to roughly $547 (€460) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $185 (€155). The journey takes 62h 0m versus 39h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA
How to get from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- · · · 4:20 PM70h10Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)11:30 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$2211One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- · · · 4:20 PM70h10Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)11:30 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$2211One-way4 transfers
Fastest
- UA2412 · UA55078:37 AM7h18Baltimore/Washington International Airport12:55 PMMcClellan–Palomar Airport$5091One-way1 transfer
Other options
- · · · 4:35 AM64h10Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)5:45 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$2251One-way3 transfers
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FlixBus4:35 AM68h40Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)10:15 PMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA$2311One-way3 transfers - FlixBus+ · +FlixBus11:25 PM73h50Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)10:15 PMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA$2341One-way3 transfers
- UA2012 · UA55294:13 PM7h25Baltimore/Washington International Airport8:38 PMMcClellan–Palomar Airport$5091One-way1 transfer
- UA249 · UA2769 · UA552911:55 AM11h43Baltimore/Washington International Airport8:38 PMMcClellan–Palomar Airport$5151One-way2 transfers
- UA249 · UA2803 · UA552911:55 AM11h43Baltimore/Washington International Airport8:38 PMMcClellan–Palomar Airport$5151One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $325 (€273) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA costing on average $688 (€578).
A bus is $781 (€656) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA costing on average $1143 (€961).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 62h 30m.
Train takes on average 65h 56m.
- Around 57 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.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
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