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

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There are 8 ways to get from Milpitas to San Diego by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2h 48m
    $72–272

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 16m
    $88–152

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 12m
    $174–372

  4. Drive 464.4 mi

    1. Drive from Milpitas to San Diegocar car 464.4 mi
    7h 54m
    $85–123

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3h 17m
    $83–271

  6. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Daly Citysubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    4h 7m
    $83–264

  7. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    12h 16m
    $94–140

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 55m
    $74–150

Milpitas to San Diego by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tasman Station to San Diego via Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 16h 12m.

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