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Palo Alto to San Diego

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8 h 5 min
765 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Palo Alto to San Diego

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Cheapest
By car (765 km)
8 h 5 min
765 km.
from $42
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Plane from Palo Alto (San Francisco International Airport)
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Rideshare
8 h 5 min
765 km.
from $9.98
Train, Plane (Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport)
3 h 34 min
692 km.
from $127.28
Train
16 h 4 min
692 km.
from $186.41
Train, Plane (Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
3 h 44 min
692 km.
from $120
Train, Plane (Train to Oakland International Airport)
5 h 19 min
692 km.
from $210

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.26–$293.77
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.20–$281.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$472.59

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.75–$293.77

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$472.59
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$472.59

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$408.72
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$421.50
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$485.36

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.02

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.88–$102.18
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.66–$76.64

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.04–$242.68

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.70–$153.27

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Diego is to night bus which costs $42.39 - $141.30 and takes 11h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Diego is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $65.22 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to San Diego. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Diego via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to San Diego?

The distance between Palo Alto and San Diego is 757 km. The road distance is 765.6 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 12h 59m and costs $32.61 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to San Diego?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Palo Alto to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to San Diego train from?

Palo Alto to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to San Diego?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Diego is to bus which takes 12h 59m and costs $32.61 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $250 and takes 16h 4m.

Where does the Palo Alto to San Diego train arrive?

Palo Alto to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to San Diego is 766 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Palo Alto to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1964+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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