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How to Travel from

San Diego airport to San Francisco

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$408.22
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.21–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$267.89

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$153.08

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Ysidro to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.43–$140.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco is to night bus which costs $43.48 - $141.30 and takes 12h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $59.78 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between San Diego Airport (SAN) and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

How far is it from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco?

The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and San Francisco is 741 km. The road distance is 808 km.

How do I travel from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 13h 3m and costs $36.96 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco bus from?

San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco?

The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $59.78 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $239.13 and takes 13h 3m, you could also train and Caltrain, which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 16h 37m.

Where does the San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco bus arrive?

San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco is 808 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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