There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to San Diego State University by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to SDSU Stationtram
4h 5m$96–293Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus
15h 27m$86–156Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
18h 37m$213–463Drive 505 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to San Diego State Universitycar 505 mi
8h 25m$93–134Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
6h$111–345Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
6h 59m$119–609Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
15h 49m$86–165
Sacramento to San Diego State University by bus, tram, and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to San Diego State University is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 15h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to San Diego State University is to fly and tram which takes 4h 5m and costs $95 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to San Diego State University. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at San Diego via Bakersfield and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to San Diego State University station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at SDSU Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.
The distance between Sacramento and San Diego State University is 511 miles. The road distance is 508 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to San Diego State University without a car is to bus via Greenfield which takes 15h 27m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Sacramento to San Diego State University, including transfers.
Sacramento to San Diego State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to San Diego State University is to bus via Greenfield which takes 15h 27m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $470 and takes 18h 37m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and San Diego State University, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego State University via Bakersfield, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, San Diego, Old Town Station, and SDSU Station in around 15h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to San Diego State University via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and SDSU Station in around 18h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–260
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to SDSU Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to San Diego State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Sacramento to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to San Diego State University is 508 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Sacramento to San Diego State University.
There are 1884+ hotels available in San Diego State University.












