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How to get fromSan Diego to Colfaxby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Colfax by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 30m
    $112–300

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Colfaxbus bus Greyhound US0870
    16h 39m
    $86–165

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    20h 10m
    $225–477

  4. Drive 548.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Colfaxcar car 548.3 mi
    9h 21m
    $101–145

  5. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Colfaxbus bus
    5h 8m
    $221–328

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 34m
    $107–356

  7. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from J St & 4th St to Colfax Depotbus bus 60
    27h 5m
    $116–182

San Diego to Colfax by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Fe Depot to Colfax via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Colfax Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento in around 20h 10m.

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