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Compare train, bus, 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 train with prices starting from €79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €79, and a flight costs an average of €82.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€144 Average price | €93 Average price | €82 Average price Cheapest |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 31m Average total duration 13h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $101 (€79).
A bus is $46 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berkeley, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $104 (€82).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 58m.
Bus takes on average 15h 56m.
- Around 66 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berkeley, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 Berkeley, Crescent Lawn (UC Berkeley), CA and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
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