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How to get fromSan Diego to Santa Feby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Santa Fe by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane SAN - SAF
    4h 6m
    $85–362

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    22h
    $297–675

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque to Santa Febus bus
    25h 31m
    $174–316

  4. Drive 822.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Santa Fecar car 822.3 mi
    13h 57m
    $151–217

  5. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    2. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $512–722

  6. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Santa Fe - Dulceriabus bus
    34h 59m
    $174–274

San Diego to Santa Fe by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 675.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Santa Fe, NM, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, and Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station in around 22h.

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