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How to get fromSan Diego to El Pasoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to El Paso by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane SAN - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    3h 40m
    $148–458

  2. Tram to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Abraham González International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Abraham González International Airport (CJS)plane plane TIJ - CJS
    3. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    6h 5m
    $114–264

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    19h 50m
    $126–181

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to El Paso Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    19h 56m
    $301–634

  5. Drive 723.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to El Pasocar car 723.3 mi
    11h 15m
    $132–191

  6. Bus via Ciudad Juárez Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Ciudad Juárezbus bus
    23h 59m
    $182–296

San Diego to El Paso by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 675.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Paso 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–170 and the journey takes 17h. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to El Paso Station via Los Angeles in around 19h 56m.

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