There are 5 ways to get from Richardson to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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 from Dallas
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DAL - SAN
4h 59m$119–559Bus
- 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 42m$247–466Train, bus
- Take the train from Dallas to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
45h 25m$512–1,070Drive 1,368.9 mi
- Drive from Richardson to San Diegocar 1,368.9 mi
20h 53m$250–361Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DFW - SAN
5h 37m$146–476
Richardson to San Diego by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richardson to San Diego is to fly which costs $140 - $480 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Richardson to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Richardson 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 42m.
The distance between Richardson and San Diego is 1205 miles. The road distance is 1376.9 miles.
The best way to get from Richardson to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 36h 42m and costs $240 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Richardson to San Diego, including transfers.
Richardson to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.
The best way to get from Richardson to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $470 and takes 36h 42m.
Richardson to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego is 2h behind Richardson. It is currently 8:44 AM in Richardson and 6:44 AM in San Diego.
What companies run services between Richardson, TX, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spring Valley Station to San Diego via Park Lane Station, Park Lane Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 36h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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
- $120–550
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
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
- $110–550
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $480–1,000
- 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
- $220–420
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Richardson to San Diego is 1377 miles. It takes approximately 20h 53m to drive from Richardson to San Diego.
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