There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Gallup by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 to Albuquerque International Airport, train
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SAN - ABQ
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Gallup Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 35m$556–832Fly to Gallup
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Gallup (GUP)plane SAN - GUP
3h 37m$79–350Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Gallupbus Greyhound US1210
15h 20m$130–236Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Gallup Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
16h 18m$263–537Drive 625.7 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Gallupcar 625.7 mi
10h 53m$115–165
San Diego to Gallup by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Gallup is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 53m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Gallup is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $75 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Gallup. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Gallup via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Gallup station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Gallup Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
The distance between San Diego and Gallup is 797 miles. The road distance is 629.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Gallup without a car is to bus which takes 15h 20m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from San Diego to Gallup, including transfers.
San Diego to Gallup bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Gallup train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Gallup is to bus which takes 15h 20m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 16h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $350 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Gallup, NM, USA?
You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Gallup via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Phoenix Bus Station, and Gallup in around 15h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Gallup Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 16h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Gallup via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Gallup via Las Vegas, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Gallup via Albuquerque International Airport, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Gallup Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Gallup Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Gallup
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Gallup
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Gallup bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Gallup is 1h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 7:01 PM in San Diego and 8:01 PM in Gallup.
San Diego to Gallup train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Gallup is 629 miles. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from San Diego to Gallup.
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