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How to get fromSan Diego to Coalingaby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Coalinga by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Coalingabus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 53m
    $111–194

  2. Drive 320.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Coalingacar car 320.1 mi
    5h 30m
    $59–85

  3. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelter to Huronbus bus
    6h 29m
    $89–537

  4. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Coalingabus bus
    5h 38m
    $140–367

  5. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Mission & 14thbus bus
    3. Drive from Mission & 14th to Coalingacar car
    6h 25m
    $198–360

  6. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Coalingacar car
    6h 52m
    $215–304

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Coalingabus bus
    6h 36m
    $146–364

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 340.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Coalinga. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Coalinga, then take the taxi to Coalinga. Alternatively, you can drive from San Diego to Coalinga in around 5h 30m.

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