There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Queens by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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 John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SAN - JFK
5h 32m$207–525Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SAN - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
7h 53m$176–951Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain
2d 20h$1,772–2,813Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3d$571–889Drive 2,748.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Queenscar 2,748.8 mi
45h 52m$470–679Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SAN - EWR
6h 21m$395–657Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
2d 21h
San Diego to Queens by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Queens is to fly which costs $200 - $550 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Queens is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $200 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Queens. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Cross Bay Blvd/107 Av via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal and East 57th Street & Madison Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Queens. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Jamaica via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Croton-Harmon and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between San Diego and Queens is 2459 miles. The road distance is 2764.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Queens without a car is to train which takes 2 days 20h and costs $1,700 - $2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from San Diego to Queens, including transfers.
San Diego to Queens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Queens train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Queens is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $200 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,700 - $2,900 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also bus, which costs $550 - $900 and takes 3 days 0h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Queens, NY, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Jamaica via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Croton-Harmon, and Grand Central Terminal in around 2d 20h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–470
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $350–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $190–290
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Queens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Queens is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 1:28 AM in San Diego and 4:28 AM in Queens.
San Diego to Queens train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Queens is 2765 miles. It takes approximately 45h 52m to drive from San Diego to Queens.
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