Rome2Rio

How to get fromPacific Grove to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, subway, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Find Transport to San Diego

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Pacific Grove to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, subway, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    4h 1m
    $145–326

  2. Drive 440.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pacific Grove to San Diegocar car 440.6 mi
    7h 42m
    $81–117

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 27m
    $154–332

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 45m
    $154–287

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    5h 8m
    $117–563

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    6h 13m
    $117–303

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    6h 47m
    $133–337

  8. Taxi, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Pacific Grove to Gilroytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    6h 39m
    $236–594

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 57m
    $94–176

Pacific Grove to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pacific Grove to San Diego.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 381.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lighthouse / 12th to San Diego via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 15h 27m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers