There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Sandpoint by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 Spokane International Airport, train
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane SAN - GEG
- Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain
5h 54m$78–332Bus, train via Sacramento
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain
41h 12m$252–436Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Sandpoint Stationtrain
44h 20m$443–1,110Drive 1,314.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Sandpointcar 1,314.8 mi
24h 17m$240–347Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SAN - FCA
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Stationtrain
7h 55m$168–585Fly to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, bus, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)plane SAN - PUW
- Take the bus from Pullman to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain
9h 13m$109–412Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain
44h 59m$396–915Train via Seattle (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Sandpoint Stationtrain
2d$483–1,230
San Diego to Sandpoint by tram, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Sandpoint is to fly and train which costs $75 - $340 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Sandpoint is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs $75 - $340.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Sandpoint station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Sandpoint Station via Los Angeles and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 20m.
The distance between San Diego and Sandpoint is 1110 miles. The road distance is 1322.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Sandpoint without a car is to bus and train via Sacramento which takes 41h 12m and costs $250 - $440.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from San Diego to Sandpoint, including transfers.
San Diego to Sandpoint train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Sandpoint train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Sandpoint is 1323 miles. It takes approximately 24h 17m to drive from San Diego to Sandpoint.
Book your San Diego to Sandpoint train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Sandpoint, ID, USA?
You can take a train from San Diego to Sandpoint Station via Los Angeles and Portland in around 44h 20m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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