There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Mobile by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Mobile Regional Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane SAN - MOB
6h 22m$140–509Fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane SAN - PNS
- Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus
9h 7m$96–384Bus
- Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
- Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to El Pasobus La
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Mobilebus
43h 41m$322–510Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transitbus
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain
2d 4h$510–1,142Drive 1,924.6 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Mobilecar 1,924.6 mi
30h 6m$352–508Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane SAN - VPS
- Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Mobilecar
8h 7m$134–512Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane SAN - GPT
- Take the bus from Gulfport to Mobilebus
8h 23m$193–644
San Diego to Mobile by tram, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Mobile is to fly and bus which costs $95 - $390 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Mobile is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Mobile. However, there are services departing from Broadway & 5th Av and arriving at Mobile via Escondido, San Bernardino, El Paso Bus Station and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 41m.
The distance between San Diego and Mobile is 1726 miles. The road distance is 1935.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Mobile without a car is to bus which takes 43h 41m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from San Diego to Mobile, including transfers.
San Diego to Mobile bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Broadway & 5th Av station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Mobile is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 43h 41m.
San Diego to Mobile bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Escondido Transit Center station.
Mobile is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 12:06 AM in San Diego and 2:06 AM in Mobile.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Mobile, AL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Mobile via Escondido Transit Center, Escondido, San Bernardino, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 43h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Yuma Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $450–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Mobile is 1936 miles. It takes approximately 30h 6m to drive from San Diego to Mobile.
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