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How to get fromSan Antonio to San Diegoby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Antonio to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SAT - SAN
    4h 13m
    $361–801

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    6h 6m
    $164–426

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus bus
    27h 50m
    $235–416

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    32h 42m
    $484–1,012

  5. Drive 1,275.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to San Diegocar car 1,275.1 mi
    19h 12m
    $233–337

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    34h 34m
    $236–412

San Antonio to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration32h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$484Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,136.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to San Diego via I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, and Huntington Park in around 27h 50m.

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