How to travel from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA

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Travel Information to San Diego, CA from Sacramento, CA

distanceDistance471 miles (760 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$38 - $96
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $38 (€33) • 1 h 33 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $38 (€33) • 1 h 33 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 471 miles (760 km) from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA.

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from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA

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

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bus

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

Greyhound
05:40AM16h10
Sacramento, CA
09:50PMSan Diego, CA
$671One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
05:40AM16h10
Sacramento, CA
09:50PMSan Diego, CA
$671One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
08:15PM12h10
Sacramento, CA
08:25AMSan Diego, CA
$991One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
09:00AM14h15
Sacramento, CA
11:15PMSan Diego, CA
$911One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best trip between Sacramento and San Diego with Omio's travel partners Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Sacramento and San Diego, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

    FAQs: Travel from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA

    FAQs: 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 Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA.
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    There are 3 travel options from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA: bus, train or flight.

    The cheapest way to go to San Diego, CA from Sacramento, CA is by taking a flight, which costs on average $38 (€33).

    This is compared to other ways of getting from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA:

    Taking a flight costs $19 (€16) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $56 (€49).

    Taking a flight costs $58 (€50) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $96 (€83).

    The fastest way from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 33 min.

    There are alternative travel options to San Diego, CA that take longer:

    Bus takes 11 h 45 min on average.

    Getting to San Diego, CA by train takes 11 h 38 min on average.

    You should expect to travel around 471 miles (760 km) between Sacramento, CA and San Diego, CA.

    The average frequency per day from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA is:

    • Around 1 bus per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to San Diego, CA from Sacramento, CA as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA:

      The following travel companies offer services from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA:

      • Travel with Greyhound or FlixBus to go to San Diego, CA by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA tickets on Omio for $42 (€36).
      • Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines or Sky West Airlines can get you to San Diego, CA by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Spirit Airlines from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA for $44 (€38) on Omio.
      • Amtrak can get you to San Diego, CA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA for $92 (€80) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA with the following travel companies:

      • You can book a direct bus with.
      • You can travel directly by plane with.
      • You'll find direct trains with.

      Direct services to San Diego, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Omio customers who travel from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Anaheim, CA, Irvine, CA or Las Vegas, NV. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Diego, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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