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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $137 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $137, while a flight costs an average of $553.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$553 Average price | $137 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 13m Average total duration 13h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $416 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $553.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 13m.
Tickets start at around $137 compared to roughly $100 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$37. The journey takes 13h 43m versus 7h 28m 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.
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How to get from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:40 AM 13h05 Berkeley, CA 6:45 PM San Diego, CA $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:40 AM 13h05 Berkeley, CA 6:45 PM San Diego, CA $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:40 AM 13h05 Berkeley, CA 6:45 PM San Diego, CA $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:25 AM 17h00 Berkeley, CA 11:25 PM San Diego, CA $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:15 AM 14h52 Berkeley, CA 8:07 PM San Diego, CA $82 1 One-way 0 transfers11:20 AM 14h47 Berkeley, CA 2:07 AM San Diego, CA $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $416 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $553.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 13m.
- Around 74 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berkeley, CA 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 San Francisco International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- Travel with United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines, CitizenPlane to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 20 direct flights per day with United, Alaska Airlines, CitizenPlane.
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