There are 12 ways to get from San Diego to Murphys by plane, bus, car, train, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Oakland International Airport, bus, drive
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
- Drive from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Murphyscar
5h 55m$88–290Train, bus, drive
cheapest- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Modestobus
- Drive from Modesto to Murphyscar
10h 47m$85–159Train, drive
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
- Drive from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Murphyscar
18h 15m$168–358Drive 465.7 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Murphyscar 465.7 mi
8h 33m$85–123Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Lodi Amtrak Station to Valley Springs - Vista Del Lagotaxi
- Take the bus from Valley Springs - Vista Del Lago to Murphys - Tom Bell Road Car Washbus
6h 38m$194–391Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno to Modestobus
- Drive from Modesto to Murphyscar
6h 26m$124–310Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, taxi, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Valley Springs - Vista Del Lagotaxi
- Take the bus from Valley Springs - Vista Del Lago to Murphys - Tom Bell Road Car Washbus
7h 42m$177–608Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, train, taxi, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Valley Springs - Vista Del Lagotaxi
- Take the bus from Valley Springs - Vista Del Lago to Murphys - Tom Bell Road Car Washbus
8h 44m$175–373Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SAN - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Stateline, NV - Harvey'sbus
- Drive from South Y Transit Center to Arnold - Library/Blagen Rd.car
8h 16m$254–360Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Lodi Bus Stop to Valley Springs - Vista Del Lagotaxi
- Take the bus from Valley Springs - Vista Del Lago to Murphys - Tom Bell Road Car Washbus
16h 10m$156–232Train, bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Stockton St.bus
18h 21m$204–295Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Stockton St.bus
19h 22m$152–210
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Murphys is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Murphys is to fly and bus and drive which takes 5h 55m and costs $85 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Murphys. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Stockton St. via Fresno Amtrak and Yosemite Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.
The distance between San Diego and Murphys is 587 miles. The road distance is 468.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Murphys without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 16h 10m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from San Diego to Murphys, including transfers.
San Diego to Murphys bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Murphys bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fresno Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Murphys is 468 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from San Diego to Murphys.
There are 214+ hotels available in Murphys.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Murphys, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Civic Center Station to Murphys via UCSD Health La Jolla Station, San Diego, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, Yosemite Village, and Stockton St. in around 19h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–210
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Amazing Stockton Taxi
- Phone
- +1 209-214-3431
- Website
- stocktontaxiservice.com
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 209-688-2020
Amazing Stockton Taxi
- Phone
- +1 209-214-3431
- Website
- stocktontaxiservice.com
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 209-688-2020
Amazing Stockton Taxi
- Phone
- +1 209-214-3431
- Website
- stocktontaxiservice.com
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 209-688-2020
Amazing Stockton Taxi
- Phone
- +1 209-214-3431
- Website
- stocktontaxiservice.com
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 209-688-2020
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