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How to get fromSan Diego to Yumaby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Yuma by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    5h 7m
    $30–55

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    8h 43m
    $200–328

  3. Drive  169.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Yumacar car 169.3 mi
    2h 45m
    $30–44

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane plane SAN - YUM
    4h 50m
    $44–253

  5. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to 1st Street @ 4th Avenuebus bus 95
    8h 30m
    $42–107

San Diego to Yuma by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Yuma, AZ, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Yuma Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 8h 43m.

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