How to travel from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $187 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $187, while a flight costs an average of $637.

Distance: 845 miles (1361 km)

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$332

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$637

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$187

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Cheapest

$196

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(fuel + tolls)

31h 14m

Average total duration

30h 44m

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6h 48m

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4h 48m

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29h 17m

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28h 47m

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15h 2m

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0.4 - 1.2kg

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4.1 - 8.2kg

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1.4 - 3.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of $187.

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

A bus is $145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA costing on average $332.

A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA costing on average $637.

The fastest way to travel from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 48m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 29h 17m.

Train takes on average 31h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Eugene, OR and San Diego, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $332 compared to roughly $196 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-136.17. The journey takes 30h 44m versus 15h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA

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

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The best way to travel from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound · · ·
    3:55 AM42h20
    Eugene (7-Eleven), OR
    10:15 PMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA
    $911One-way
    5 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound · · ·
    3:55 AM42h20
    Eugene (7-Eleven), OR
    10:15 PMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA
    $911One-way
    5 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound ·
    8:55 PM26h55
    Eugene (7-Eleven), OR
    11:50 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Greyhound · · ·
    8:55 PM49h20
    Eugene (7-Eleven), OR
    10:15 PMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA
    $1071One-way
    5 transfers
  • Greyhound ·
    8:55 PM27h30
    Eugene (7-Eleven), OR
    12:25 AMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Eugene, OR 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 Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Eugene, OR and San Diego, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of $187.

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

A bus is $145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA costing on average $332.

A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA costing on average $637.

The fastest way to travel from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 48m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 29h 17m.

Train takes on average 31h 14m.

The distance from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA is approximately 845 miles (1361 km).
The average frequency per day from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eugene, OR 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 Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Eugene and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Eugene Station, Eugene, OR and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Eugene (7-Eleven), OR and arrive in San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT. 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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