There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Corpus Christi by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane SAN - CRP
5h 17m$145–534Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus Cbx
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus
35h 9m$244–413Train, bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus
36h 51m$514–1,073Drive 1,417.1 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Corpus Christicar 1,417.1 mi
21h 23m$259–374Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transitbus
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to San Marcos Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus
41h 2m$438–922
San Diego to Corpus Christi by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Corpus Christi is to bus which costs $240 - $420 and takes 35h 9m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Corpus Christi is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Corpus Christi station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Corpus Christi Bus Station via Santa Ana, El Paso Bus Station and San Antonio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 9m.
The distance between San Diego and Corpus Christi is 1238 miles. The road distance is 1425.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Corpus Christi without a car is to bus which takes 35h 9m and costs $240 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from San Diego to Corpus Christi, including transfers.
San Diego to Corpus Christi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Corpus Christi is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $420 and takes 35h 9m.
San Diego to Corpus Christi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Corpus Christi is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 4:45 AM in San Diego and 6:45 AM in Corpus Christi.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Corpus Christi, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Corpus Christi Bus Station via Santa Ana, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, and San Antonio Bus Station in around 35h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport via Austin, Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $450–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Yuma Amtrak to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Santa Ana to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Marcos to Corpus Christi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Corpus Christi is 1425 miles. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from San Diego to Corpus Christi.
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