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4.6Travel Information between San Francisco, CA and San Diego, CA
 Distance | 457 miles (737 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | $36 - $68 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $36 (€32) • 12 h 35 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $39 (€35) • 1 h 37 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak |
Travel 457 miles (737 km) by bus, train or flight to San Diego, CA from San Francisco, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA.
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How to get from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from San Francisco, CA 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 San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA.
You can get from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to San Diego, CA from San Francisco, CA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $36 (€32).
This is compared to other ways of getting from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA:
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $39 (€35) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $32 (€29) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $68 (€62).
The quickest way to travel to San Diego, CA from San Francisco, CA is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 37 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 12 h 35 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 11 h 39 min of travel time.
The distance from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA is approximately 457 miles (737 km).
The average frequency per day from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA is:
- 32 buses a day.
- 29 flights a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between San Francisco, CA and San Diego, 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 San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA:
The following travel companies offer services from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA:
- FlixBus or Greyhound can get you to San Diego, CA by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Greyhound from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA for $36 (€32) on Omio.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines or United to go to San Diego, CA by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Alaska Airlines San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA tickets on Omio for $39 (€35).
- Travel with Amtrak for trains to San Diego, CA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA tickets on Omio for $68 (€62).
Yes, there are direct services available from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus or Greyhound.
- Direct flight available with Alaska Airlines or United 12 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to San Diego, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to San Diego, CA from San Francisco, CA.
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