There are 4 ways to get from McKinleyville to San Diego by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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 Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ACV - SAN
5h 1m$400–750Drive 775.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from McKinleyville to San Diegocar 775.5 mi
13h 31m$142–205Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
24h 12m$165–276Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
27h$285–548
McKinleyville to San Diego by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McKinleyville to San Diego is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from McKinleyville to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $400 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from McKinleyville to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Railroad Dr & Central Ave - SB Stop and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Arcata, Copeland St Transit Mall and San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 12m.
The distance between McKinleyville and San Diego is 692 miles. The road distance is 780.1 miles.
The best way to get from McKinleyville to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 24h 12m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from McKinleyville to San Diego, including transfers.
McKinleyville to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from McKinleyville to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $400 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 24h 12m.
McKinleyville to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.
Yes, the driving distance between McKinleyville to San Diego is 780 miles. It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive from McKinleyville to San Diego.
What companies run services between McKinleyville, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railroad Dr & Central Ave - SB Stop to County Center/Little Italy Station via Arcata, Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 24h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Diego International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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