San Francisco to San Diego

San Francisco to San Diego

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San Francisco to San Diego Schedule

San Francisco to San Diego Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Business 3pax Any time$ 2,407.18
Spirit Air Economy 05:45 - 09:16$ 87.99
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS345306:45 - 08:13$ 221.41
FlixBus Economy 08:00 - 21:20$ 139.33
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS347810:44 - 12:20$ 230.86
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS349413:50 - 15:28$ 221.61
Spirit Air Economy #NK45115:17 - 16:45$ 88.07
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS343716:09 - 17:44$ 246.70
Alaska Airlines Economy #AS342518:35 - 20:06$ 204.55
Spirit Air Economy 20:44 - 07:27$ 83.04
FlixBus Economy 22:40 - 13:50$ 74

Transportation from San Francisco to San Diego

Facts about the transport from San Francisco to San Diego

Cheapest Transport$44
Fastest Transport1h 22m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day16
Distance829 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlaska Airlines, FlixBus, Spirit Air, United Airlines

How to get from San Francisco to San Diego

Travelling between San Francisco and San Diego is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 119.37 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 43.60.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between San Francisco and San Diego depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between San Francisco and San Diego. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 22m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h 35m to reach San Diego.

How much does it cost to get from San Francisco to San Diego?

Travelling between San Francisco and San Diego can be as cheap as USD 43.60 if you opt for a Spirit Air flight and as expensive as USD 119.37 if you buy a Alaska Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between San Francisco and San Diego ?

  • 13 from San Francisco to San Diego starting from 06:00 San Francisco Airport until 19:35 San Francisco Airport
  • 3 from San Francisco to San Diego starting from 22:00 San Francisco 5th St Bus Stop until 23:30 San Francisco 5th St Bus Stop

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from San Francisco to San Diego.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from San Francisco to San Diego, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 44.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between San Francisco and San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Spirit Air, United Airlines

Bus

Travelling from San Francisco to San Diego overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between San Francisco and San Diego

FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between San Francisco and San Diego

Transferz

What is the most popular transport to get from San Francisco to San Diego?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly