There are 4 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ALB - SAN
10h 28m$656–1,306Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
3d 3h$496–962Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
2d 16h$932–2,122Drive 2,806.8 mi
- Drive from Saratoga Springs to San Diegocar 2,806.8 mi
46h 40m$513–740
Saratoga Springs to San Diego by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga Springs to San Diego is to bus which costs $490 - $1,000 and takes 3 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga Springs to San Diego is to fly which takes 10h 28m and costs $650 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga Springs to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Broadway & Church St and arriving at San Diego via Schenectady, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga Springs to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Saratoga Springs and San Diego is 2489 miles. The road distance is 2823.2 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $900 - $2,200.
It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Saratoga Springs to San Diego, including transfers.
Saratoga Springs to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Saratoga Springs to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to San Diego is to fly which takes 10h 28m and costs $650 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $900 - $2,200 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also bus, which costs $490 - $1,000 and takes 3 days 3h.
What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, NY, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & Church St to San Diego via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Schenectady, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Albany County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Schenectady to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Saratoga Springs to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
San Diego is 3h behind Saratoga Springs. It is currently 6:34 PM in Saratoga Springs and 3:34 PM in San Diego.
Saratoga Springs to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga Springs to San Diego is 2823 miles. It takes approximately 46h 40m to drive from Saratoga Springs to San Diego.
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