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How to get fromSan Diego to Half Moon Bayby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Half Moon Bay by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or tram

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, line 294 bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    3h 57m
    $76–248

  2. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    13h 48m
    $80–147

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 59m
    $259–491

  4. Drive 496.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Half Moon Baycar car 496.5 mi
    8h 28m
    $91–131

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain, line 294 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 train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    4h 31m
    $86–519

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, Caltrain, line 294 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 Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram tram
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus
    5h 7m
    $90–276

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    15h 41m
    $104–154

San Diego to Half Moon Bay by tram, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Half Moon Bay, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Half Moon Bay via Los Angeles, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Daly City, and Millbrae in around 16h 59m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rd once daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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