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How to get fromSacramento to San Diego Zooby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento to San Diego Zoo by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, line 215 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Zoo Plbus bus
    3h 53m
    $96–283

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 18m
    $83–159

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    18h 49m
    $216–453

  4. Drive 502.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to San Diego Zoocar car 502.8 mi
    8h 22m
    $92–133

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    5h 48m
    $111–335

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    6h 23m
    $100–306

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    6h 46m
    $118–599

  8. Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus
    15h 53m
    $85–143

Sacramento to San Diego Zoo by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and San Diego Zoo, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 14h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to San Diego Zoo via Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 18h 49m.

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