What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Mena?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Mena is to fly and bus which costs $170 - $500 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Mena?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Mena is to fly and bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $150 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Mena?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Mena. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Mena via Phoenix Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station and Fort Smith. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 32m.

How far is it from San Diego to Mena?

The distance between San Diego and Mena is 1416 miles. The road distance is 1536.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Mena without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Mena without a car is to bus which takes 36h 32m and costs $270 - $550.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Mena?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from San Diego to Mena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Mena bus from?

San Diego to Mena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the San Diego to Mena bus arrive?

San Diego to Mena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Mena?

Mena is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 12:50 AM in San Diego and 2:50 AM in Mena.

Can I drive from San Diego to Mena?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Mena is 1536 miles. It takes approximately 26h 8m to drive from San Diego to Mena.

Where can I stay near Mena?

There are 26+ hotels available in Mena.

San Diego to Mena - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Mena by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus
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1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane SAN - FSM
2. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Menabus
8h 25m
$158–556
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus
4. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Menabus
36h 32m
$278–526
Train, bus via Kansas City
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Menabus
46h 11m
$668–1,397
Drive 1,527.3 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Menacar 1,527.3 mi
26h 8m
$279–403
Fly to Texarkana Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane SAN - TXK
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Menabus
8h 40m
$179–500
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Longviewtrain
3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus
4. Take the bus from Texarkana to Menabus
2d 5h
$692–1,478

San Diego to Mena by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

46h 11mAverage Duration

$668Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,407.7 mi
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Mena, AR, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Mena via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Phoenix Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Fort Smith in around 36h 32m.

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