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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 flight, with an average ticket price of $208 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $208, while a train costs an average of $765.
Distance: 2578 miles (4150 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$208 Average price Cheapest | $765 Average price | $210 Average price | $689 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration Fastest 6h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 69h 57m Average total duration 69h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 71h 4m Average total duration 70h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
12.4 - 24.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.1 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA:
A flight is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA costing on average $210 (€170).
A flight is $557 (€451) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA costing on average $765 (€620).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 69h 57m.
Bus takes on average 71h 4m.
You'll arrive about 37h 38m sooner (6h 48m by flight vs 44h 26m by car) and save roughly $481 (€390) compared to fuel and tolls ($208 (€169) vs $689 (€559)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to San Diego, CA
How to get from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus+ · · 8:15 PM95h55Boston, Bus Terminal South Station5:10 PMSan Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA$2601One-way5 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · · 8:15 PM95h55Boston, Bus Terminal South Station5:10 PMSan Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA$2601One-way5 transfers
Fastest
B62199:30 AM6h04Edward L. Logan International Airport12:34 PMSan Diego International Airport$30071One-way0 transfers
Other options
- · · · 12:30 PM75h00Boston, Bus Terminal South Station12:30 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center$2651One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus+ · · 8:15 PM88h50Boston, Bus Terminal South Station10:05 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$2701One-way5 transfers
- · · · 12:30 PM74h05Boston, Bus Terminal South Station11:35 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$2841One-way5 transfers
- AA2315 · AA21227:00 AM8h03Edward L. Logan International Airport12:03 PMSan Diego International Airport$3771One-way1 transfer
- AA1509 · AA21317:00 AM8h15Edward L. Logan International Airport12:15 PMSan Diego International Airport$3771One-way1 transfer
- AA1653 · AA195110:00 AM8h22Edward L. Logan International Airport3:22 PMSan Diego International Airport$3771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA:
A flight is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA costing on average $210 (€170).
A flight is $557 (€451) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA costing on average $765 (€620).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 69h 57m.
Bus takes on average 71h 4m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- 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 Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines.
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