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How to get fromSan Francisco to Del Marby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Del Mar by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    3h 35m
    $90–317

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    11h 24m
    $79–120

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    16h 40m
    $297–467

  4. Drive  482.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Del Marcar car 482.5 mi
    8h 6m
    $89–128

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 41m
    $88–274

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 45m
    $84–320

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 43m
    $100–526

  8. BART, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 8m
    $114–173

  9. Bus via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 5m
    $89–132

San Francisco to Del Mar by bus and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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