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How to get fromSan Diego to Marin Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Marin City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2h 53m
    $94–258

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 49m
    $83–155

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 6m
    $255–483

  4. Drive 510.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Marin Citycar car 510.8 mi
    8h 40m
    $94–135

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    3h 42m
    $102–309

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, 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 bus from San Francisco Airport to Manzanita Park and Ridebus bus
    4h 26m
    $141–579

  7. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SAN - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus bus
    4h 42m
    $175–297

  8. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway subway Green-S
    15h 12m
    $108–160

San Diego to Marin City by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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