There are 5 ways to get from Española to San Diego by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Española to Santa-Fe-Airport-SAFtaxi
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SAF - SAN
4h 26m$135–470Train
- Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
24h 1m$296–679Bus
- Take the bus from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street to South Capitol Station - Shelter 8bus 305
- Take the bus from Santa Fe to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus
26h 4m$212–295Drive 848.8 mi
- Drive from Española to San Diegocar 848.8 mi
14h 28m$155–224Bus, train
- Take the bus from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street to South Capitol Station - Shelter 8bus 305
- Take the train from South Capitol Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus
26h 55m$146–294
Española to San Diego by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Española to San Diego is to bus and train which costs $140 - $300 and takes 26h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Española to San Diego is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Española to San Diego. However, there are services departing from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street and arriving at San Diego via Santa Fe, El Paso and Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Española station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station and arriving at San Diego via Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.
The distance between Española and San Diego is 704 miles. The road distance is 853.7 miles.
The best way to get from Española to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 24h 1m and costs $290 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Española to San Diego, including transfers.
Española to San Diego bus services, operated by North Central RTD, depart from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street station.
Española to San Diego train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, depart from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station.
The best way to get from Española to San Diego is to train which takes 24h 1m and costs $290 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $300 and takes 26h 4m.
What companies run services between Española, NM, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street to San Diego via Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station, Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 24h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street to San Diego via South Capitol Station - Shelter 8, Santa Fe, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, and Huntington Park in around 26h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Train from South Capitol Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1.866.206.0754
- Website
- NCRTD
Bus from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street to South Capitol Station - Shelter 8
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NCRTD
- Passenger
- $0
Bus from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street to South Capitol Station - Shelter 8
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NCRTD
- Passenger
- $0
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Santa Fe to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Española to San Diego bus services, operated by North Central RTD, arrive at South Capitol Station - Shelter 8.
San Diego is 1h behind Española. It is currently 8:29 AM in Española and 7:29 AM in San Diego.
Española to San Diego train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, arrive at Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Española to San Diego is 854 miles. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Española to San Diego.
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