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How to get fromSan Diego to Stinson Beachby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Stinson Beach by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, line 61 bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Marbus bus
    5h 3m
    $98–267

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 46m
    $84–156

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 20m
    $268–507

  4. Drive 523.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Stinson Beachcar car 523.1 mi
    9h
    $96–138

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, line 61 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Marbus bus
    5h 39m
    $104–311

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Richmond to Stinson Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    $215–440

  7. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 61 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Manzanita Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Marbus bus
    6h 36m
    $145–588

  8. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus, line 61 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SAN - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to Shoreline Hwy & Calle del Marbus bus
    6h 39m
    $177–299

San Diego to Stinson Beach by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Stinson Beach, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Stinson Beach via Los Angeles, Oakland, Lake Merritt, and Embarcadero in around 16h 20m.

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