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The following travel companies offer services from San Francisco, CA to San Diego: FlixBus can take you to San Diego by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego for $106 (€95). Travel with United for flights to San Diego. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for United San Francisco, CA to San Diego tickets on Omio for $234 (€210).

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from San Francisco, CA to San Diego

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

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

07:00AM13h04

San Francisco, CA

08:04PMSanta Fe Depot

€811One-way

3 transfers

Cheapest

05:40AM14h24

San Francisco, CA

08:04PMSanta Fe Depot

€711One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

06:39AM1h35

San Francisco International Airport

08:14AMSan Diego International Airport

€1991One-way

0 transfers

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04:40PM12h45

San Francisco, CA

05:25AMSanta Fe Depot

€811One-way

2 transfers

08:25AM14h39

San Francisco, CA

11:04PMSanta Fe Depot

€711One-way

1 transfer

10:35PM14h32

San Francisco, CA

01:07PMSanta Fe Depot

€711One-way

1 transfer

09:25AM1h38

San Francisco International Airport

11:03AMSan Diego International Airport

€1991One-way

0 transfers

04:29PM5h16

San Francisco International Airport

09:45PMSan Diego International Airport

€2261One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information from San Francisco, CA to San Diego

	Distance	457 miles (737 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or flight
	Ticket price range	$106 - $234
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $106 (€95) • 10 h 25 min
	Fastest mode	Flight • $234 (€210) • 1 h 34 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus or United

Take a bus or flight to travel 457 miles (737 km) between San Francisco, CA and San Diego. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 34 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $106 (€95). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or United among others. Travelers can even take a direct from San Francisco, CA to San Diego.

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You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $57 (€50). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $57

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to San Diego from San Francisco, CA, 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.

United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel from San Francisco, CA to San Diego.

Cheapest Price: $195

FAQs: Travel from San Francisco, CA to San Diego

FAQs: Travel to San Diego 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 San Francisco, CA to San Diego.

There are 2 travel options from San Francisco, CA to San Diego: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco, CA to San Diego is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $106 (€95) compared to other travel options to San Diego:

Taking a bus costs $128 (€115) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $234 (€210) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from San Francisco, CA to San Diego is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 34 min compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to San Diego by bus takes 10 h 25 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 457 miles (737 km) between San Francisco, CA and San Diego.

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

1 bus per day.

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

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

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

FlixBus can take you to San Diego by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego for $106 (€95).
Travel with United for flights to San Diego. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for United San Francisco, CA to San Diego tickets on Omio for $234 (€210).

Many of our customers who book a trip from San Francisco, CA to San Diego often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Los Angeles, Anaheim, CA or Irvine, CA. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your San Francisco, CA and San Diego itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between San Diego and any of these top destinations today!

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