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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €137. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €137, and a train costs an average of €255.
Distance: 2578 miles (4150 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€333 Average price | €273 Average price | €243 Average price Cheapest |
70h 37m Average total duration 70h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 26m Average total duration Fastest 7h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 70h 2m Average total duration 69h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.2 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 12.4 - 24.9kg CO2 emissions | 4.1 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA:
A flight is $43 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA costing on average $174 (€137).
A flight is $192 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA costing on average $323 (€255).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 73h 10m.
Train takes on average 75h 17m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA 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 South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 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 Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
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