HUB hero image

How to Travel from

San Mateo to San Diego

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

San Mateo
+0
San Diego
Transport search to San Diego
San Mateo
+0
San Diego
Building a composite car route
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
8 h 17 min
787 km.
from $43
Composite Route Car Only

Six ways to Travel from San Mateo to San Diego

Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
Fastest
Other

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 San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29

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 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 Jose Diridon Station to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$242.38

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.65–$153.08

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from King St & 4th St to Metro
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to San Diego is to Caltrain and night bus which costs $44.57 - $141.30 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $65.22 - $282.61 .

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

No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to San Diego. However, there are services departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Diego via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

How far is it from San Mateo to San Diego?

The distance between San Mateo and San Diego is 735 km. The road distance is 787.4 km.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 13h 34m and costs $36.96 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from San Mateo to San Diego, including transfers.

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

San Mateo to San Diego train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $65.22 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $250 and takes 13h 34m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $65.22 - $250 and takes 16h 27m.

Where does the San Mateo to San Diego train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Mateo to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to San Diego is 787 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from San Mateo 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.
+0