HUB hero image

How to Travel from

San Diego to Lancaster

by Train, Route or Car

San Diego
→
+0 →
Lancaster
Transport search to Lancaster
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
United States of America San Diego Lancaster
San Diego
→
+0 →
Lancaster
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
42 h 24 min
4288 km.
from $235
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

San Diego, United States of America → Lancaster, United States of America

All
16 Mar 2026
March 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
23
24
25
26
27
28
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
All days
17 Mar, Tue
18 Mar, Wed
19 Mar, Thu
20 Mar, Fri
21 Mar, Sat

Six ways to Travel from San Diego to Lancaster

Composite routes from San Diego to Lancaster

Cheapest
42 h 24 min
Car
4288 km.
from $235
Other
8 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
3712 km.
from $580.99
10 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
3712 km.
from $261.42
2 d 16 h 44 min
3711 km.
from $812.38
2 d 20 h 3 min
Bus, Train
3712 km.
from $5.43
3 d 5 h 20 min
3712 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$923.91
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$923.91

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$217.39
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$358.70–$543.48

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$369.57
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$923.91

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83

Train operators

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:
$15.22–$86.96
Train from San Diego to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$81.52
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
42h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.83–$173.91
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$65.22
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
25h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$92.39–$304.35
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30

SEPTA

Phone:
+1 215-580-7800
Website:
septa.org/
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Train from 30th Street Station to Thorndale
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$119.57
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.00–$173.91
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
30h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$597.83
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$326.09

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$53.26
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$184.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Lancaster is to bus and train which costs $25 - $70.65 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Lancaster station via L. A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from San Diego to Lancaster?

The distance between San Diego and Lancaster is 327 km. The road distance is 307 km.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $27.17 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from San Diego to Lancaster, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San Diego to Lancaster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Lancaster is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from San Diego to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 59+ hotels available in Lancaster. Prices start at $54.03 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search