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How to get fromSan Diego to Zion Canyonby plane, shuttle, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Zion Canyon by plane, shuttle, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to St. George Regional, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane SAN - SGU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwyshuttle bus
    7h 4m
    $111–403

  2. Drive 485.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Zion Canyoncar car 485.7 mi
    8h 5m
    $89–128

  3. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Las Vegasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas to St. Georgebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwyshuttle bus
    14h 17m
    $162–280

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kingman, AZ to Las Vegasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas to St. Georgebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from St. George to Zion Canyontaxi taxi
    16h 22m
    $323–572

  5. Fly to Cedar City Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC)plane plane SAN - CDC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cedar City - Iron County Taxi to St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkwayshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwyshuttle bus
    8h 3m
    $147–478

  6. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SAN - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Mesquite, NV - Eureka Casinoshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Mesquite, NV to St. Georgebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwyshuttle bus
    7h 20m
    $176–664

  7. Bus, shuttle via St. George

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to St. Georgebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwyshuttle bus
    14h 20m
    $143–219

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Las Vegas Stripbus bus FlixBus 2037
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Cable Mtn Lodge, Springdale, UTshuttle bus Las Vegas
    21h 7m
    $161–202

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to St. George Regional (SGU) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Diego to Zion Canyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 412.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Zion Canyon, UT, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Zion Canyon. However, you can fly to St. George Regional (SGU), walk to St. George Airport, take the shuttle to St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway, take the shuttle to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwy, then walk to Zion Canyon. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Zion Canyon via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, Downtown Los Angeles, Las Vegas, St. George, St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway, and Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwy in around 14h 17m.

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