How to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA

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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 €74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. 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 €74, while a flight costs an average of €114.

Distance: 457 miles (737 km)

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€114

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€74

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3h 39m

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1h 39m

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13h 41m

Average total duration

13h 11m

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30m

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2.2 - 4.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.8kg

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from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA

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

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bus

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 AM11h30
    Berkeley, Crescent Lawn (UC Berkeley), CA
    11:35 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    751One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 AM11h30
    Berkeley, Crescent Lawn (UC Berkeley), CA
    11:35 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    751One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 AM11h30
    Berkeley, Crescent Lawn (UC Berkeley), CA
    11:35 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    751One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 AM11h50
    Berkeley, Crescent Lawn (UC Berkeley), CA
    11:55 AMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA
    751One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 AM12h25
    Berkeley, Crescent Lawn (UC Berkeley), CA
    12:30 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
    781One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berkeley, CA 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 Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Berkeley, CA and San Diego, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of €74.

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

A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €91.

A bus is €40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €114.

The fastest way to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 41m.

Train takes on average 14h 29m.

The distance from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA is approximately 457 miles (737 km).
The average frequency per day from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA is:
  • Around 93 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, United to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA:
  • 18 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, United.
Omio customers who travel from Berkeley, CA 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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