There are 6 ways to get from Plano to San Diego by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram to Dallas, fly
best- Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DAL - SAN
5h 5m$126–556Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
36h 54m$257–481Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
2d$593–1,288Drive 1,374.4 mi
- Drive from Plano to San Diegocar 1,374.4 mi
20h 58m$251–363Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DFW - SAN
5h 6m$153–503Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Bachman Stationtram
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Demingbus
- Take the bus from Deming, NM to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus
44h 5m$246–468
Plano to San Diego by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plano to San Diego is to fly which costs $150 - $550 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Plano to San Diego is to tram and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Plano station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Park Lane Station and arriving at San Diego via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Plano station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Downtown Plano Station and arriving at San Diego via Dallas and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Plano and San Diego is 1211 miles. The road distance is 1382.4 miles.
The best way to get from Plano to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 36h 54m and costs $250 - $490.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Plano to San Diego, including transfers.
Plano to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.
Plano to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Plano to San Diego is to bus which takes 36h 54m and costs $250 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $550 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to San Diego via Park Lane Station, Park Lane Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 36h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to San Diego via Ebj Union Station, Dallas, and Los Angeles in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–500
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from Downtown Plano Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Downtown Plano Station to Bachman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–440
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Deming
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Deming, NM to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Plano to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego is 2h behind Plano. It is currently 11:17 AM in Plano and 9:17 AM in San Diego.
Plano to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plano to San Diego is 1382 miles. It takes approximately 20h 58m to drive from Plano to San Diego.
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