There are 5 ways to get from Missoula to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, 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 Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MSO - SAN
6h 53m$130–600Bus
- Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
44h 21m$288–533Bus, train
- Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
2d$593–1,208Drive 1,180.6 mi
- Drive from Missoula to San Diegocar 1,180.6 mi
22h 24m$216–312Bus, train via Portland
- Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
2d$528–1,033
Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missoula to San Diego is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 22h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Missoula to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Missoula to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Missoula and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Spokane Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 21m.
The distance between Missoula and San Diego is 1009 miles. The road distance is 1187.5 miles.
The best way to get from Missoula to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 44h 21m and costs $280 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Missoula to San Diego, including transfers.
Missoula to San Diego bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Missoula station.
The best way to get from Missoula to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 44h 21m.
Missoula to San Diego bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Spokane station.
San Diego is 1h behind Missoula. It is currently 5:47 AM in Missoula and 4:47 AM in San Diego.
What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Missoula to County Center/Little Italy Station via Spokane Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 44h 21m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Missoula to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Missoula to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Missoula to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Missoula to San Diego is 1187 miles. It takes approximately 22h 24m to drive from Missoula to San Diego.
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