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How to get fromDallas to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Dallas

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAL - SAN
    4h 23m
    $126–556

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    35h 20m
    $273–518

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    46h 49m
    $604–1,216

  4. Drive 1,358.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to San Diegocar car 1,358.1 mi
    20h 44m
    $248–358

  5. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DFW - SAN
    5h 13m
    $153–503

  6. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    37h 10m
    $258–398

Dallas to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,185.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to San Diego via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 35h 20m.

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