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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to San Diego is to ferry and fly which costs $190 - $410 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to San Diego is to ferry and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $190 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at San Diego via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between Boston and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Boston to San Diego?

The distance between Boston and San Diego is 2600 miles. The road distance is 2965.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2 days 21h and costs $750 - $2,100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Boston to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to San Diego bus from?

Boston to San Diego bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.

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

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

Train or bus from Boston to San Diego?

The best way to get from Boston to San Diego is to train which takes 2 days 21h and costs $750 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 3 days 2h.

Where does the Boston to San Diego bus arrive?

Boston to San Diego bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

What is the time difference between Boston and San Diego?

San Diego is 3h behind Boston. It is currently 9:36 PM in Boston and 6:36 PM in San Diego.

Where does the Boston to San Diego train arrive?

Boston to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to San Diego is 2965 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Boston to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to San Diego?

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

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2368+ hotels available in San Diego.

Boston to San Diego - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to San Diego by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BOS - SAN
7h 49m
$194–410
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
2d 21h
$777–2,072
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
3d 2h
$530–859
Drive 2,948 mi
1. Drive from Boston to San Diegocar 2,948 mi
2d 1h
$538–778
Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Boston to Barnstable Airportbus
2. Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane HYA - SAN
10h 28m
$194–824
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
3d
$697–1,742

Boston to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

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2d 21hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,584.9 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 21h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to San Diego via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 3d 2h.

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