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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Downtown San Diego

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

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:
$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

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:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$267.89

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.31–$63.78
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$153.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Diego is to night bus which costs $41.30 - $130.43 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Downtown San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Downtown San Diego. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Downtown San Diego?

The distance between San Francisco and Downtown San Diego is 749 km. The road distance is 806.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Diego without a car is to bus via Beverly Hills which takes 11h 42m and costs $44.57 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Downtown San Diego bus from?

San Francisco to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus via Beverly Hills, which costs $44.57 - $163.04 and takes 11h 42m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 17h 13m.

Where does the San Francisco to Downtown San Diego bus arrive?

San Francisco to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Downtown San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Downtown San Diego is 806 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from San Francisco to Downtown San Diego.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Downtown San Diego?

Book your San Francisco to Downtown San Diego bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Downtown San Diego?

There are 1963+ hotels available in Downtown San Diego. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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