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How to Travel from

San Diego to San Francisco

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12 m
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18 m
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86 m
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84 m
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402 m
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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:
$54.85–$280.65
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$306.16

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.30–$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–$459.25

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:
$57.41–$280.65

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–$446.49
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$459.25

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$395.46
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$395.46

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 to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
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 Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.55–$255.14

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

Xe Do Hoang Transportation

Phone:
+1 408-729-7885
Website:
xedohoang.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijXuSb8rdR8hemjtRfPXE_NMKYH4FNUwyQUd2BtfD4PtGhJrp_gpQ0hoC2t8QAvD_BwE
Bus from Lucky Seafood - San Diego, CA to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$95.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to San Francisco is to night bus which costs $41.30 - $130.43 and takes 11h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $59.78 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct train between San Diego and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

How far is it from San Diego to San Francisco?

The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is 747 km. The road distance is 807.1 km.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 12h 21m and costs $35.87 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from San Diego to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from San Diego to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to San Francisco train from?

San Diego to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to San Francisco?

The best way to get from San Diego to San Francisco is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $59.78 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $228.26 and takes 12h 21m, you could also train and Caltrain, which costs $65.22 - $250 and takes 15h 23m.

Where does the San Diego to San Francisco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to San Francisco is 807 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from San Diego to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 821+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $72.98 per night.
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