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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 prices starting from $169. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $169, and a train costs an average of $316.
Distance: 2291 miles (3688 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$270 Average price Cheapest | $747 Average price | $276 Average price | $563 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59h 18m Average total duration 58h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 65h 27m Average total duration 64h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 3h 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 $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA costing on average $276 (€222).
A bus is $477 (€384) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA costing on average $747 (€601).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 58h 48m.
Train takes on average 64h 57m.
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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.
- 8:35 AM64h45Baltimore, MD1:20 AMSan Diego, CA$3391One-way0 transfers
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- 8:35 AM64h45Baltimore, MD1:20 AMSan Diego, CA$3391One-way0 transfers
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- 8:35 AM64h45Baltimore, MD1:20 AMSan Diego, CA$3391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA costing on average $276 (€222).
A bus is $477 (€384) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA costing on average $747 (€601).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 58h 48m.
Train takes on average 64h 57m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 10 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- Travel with United, Spirit Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with United.
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