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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $338 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 10h 3m. 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 bus costs an average of $338, while a train costs an average of $735.
Distance: 2578 miles (4150 km)
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$522 Average price | $735 Average price | $338 Average price Cheapest | $663 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 3m Average total duration Fastest 8h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 71h 0m Average total duration 70h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 68h 33m Average total duration 68h 3m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA costing on average $522.
A bus is $398 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA costing on average $735.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 68h 33m.
Train takes on average 71h 0m.
You'll arrive about 36h 23m sooner (8h 3m by flight vs 44h 26m by car) and save roughly $142 compared to fuel and tolls ($522 vs $663). 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.
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12:30 PM 75h20 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 11:50 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA $291 1 One-way 5 transfers
Cheapest
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12:30 PM 75h20 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 11:50 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA $291 1 One-way 5 transfers
Fastest
AS2567:51 AM 6h18 Edward L. Logan International Airport 11:09 AM San Diego International Airport $340 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus+ · · 9:50 PM 95h20 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 5:10 PM San Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA $308 1 One-way 5 transfers- FlixBus+ · ·
8:15 PM 74h05 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 6:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center $321 1 One-way 3 transfers - FlixBus+ · ·
9:50 PM 90h00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 11:50 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA $331 1 One-way 4 transfers
B63193:50 PM 6h24 Edward L. Logan International Airport 7:14 PM San Diego International Airport $334 1 One-way 0 transfers- B6219
9:30 AM 6h26 Edward L. Logan International Airport 12:56 PM San Diego International Airport $334 1 One-way 0 transfers - B6619
7:00 AM 6h31 Edward L. Logan International Airport 10:31 AM San Diego International Airport $334 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA costing on average $522.
A bus is $398 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA costing on average $735.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 68h 33m.
Train takes on average 71h 0m.
- Around 64 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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 United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Sun Country Airlines to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
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