There are 5 ways to get from El Paso, TX to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ELP - SAN
2h 1m$144–468Drive 724.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Paso, TX to San Diegocar 724.3 mi
11h 15m$133–191Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus El Paso
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
18h 21m$146–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from El Paso Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
20h 56m$298–617Bus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
22h 59m$153–247
El Paso, TX to San Diego by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Paso, TX to San Diego is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso, TX to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $140 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso, TX to San Diego. However, there are services departing from El Paso and arriving at San Diego via Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from El Paso, TX station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from El Paso Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
The distance between El Paso, TX and San Diego is 645 miles. The road distance is 728.5 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso, TX to San Diego without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 18h 21m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from El Paso, TX to San Diego, including transfers.
El Paso, TX to San Diego bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from El Paso station.
El Paso, TX to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from El Paso Station.
The best way to get from El Paso, TX to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $140 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 18h 21m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 20h 56m.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Paso, TX to San Diego via El Paso and Huntington Park in around 18h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from El Paso International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from El Paso International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from El Paso Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Huntington Park to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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More Questions & Answers
El Paso, TX to San Diego bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park station.
San Diego is 1h behind El Paso, TX. It is currently 11:44 AM in El Paso, TX and 10:44 AM in San Diego.
El Paso, TX to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso, TX to San Diego is 729 miles. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from El Paso, TX to San Diego.
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