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How to Travel from

San Francisco International Airport to San Diego

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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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:
$47.20–$293.41
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65

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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$484.76

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

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 San Francisco International Airport to Embarcadero
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.57–$12.12
Train from Embarcadero to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

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 Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.75–$165.84

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego is to night bus which costs $51.09 - $152.17 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $54.35 - $260.87 .

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

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego. However, there are services departing from San Francisco International Airport and arriving at San Diego via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.

How far is it from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego?

The distance between San Francisco International Airport and San Diego is 726 km. The road distance is 795.9 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 14h 53m and costs $36.96 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego, including transfers.

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

San Francisco International Airport to San Diego train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $54.35 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $239.13 and takes 14h 53m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 16h 53m.

Where does the San Francisco International Airport to San Diego train arrive?

San Francisco International Airport to San Diego train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco International Airport to San Diego is 796 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from San Francisco International Airport 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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