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How to get fromSunnyvale to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunnyvale to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2h 52m
    $77–278

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 15m
    $74–145

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 51m
    $174–370

  4. Drive 468.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to San Diegocar car 468.6 mi
    8h
    $86–124

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3h 22m
    $80–259

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4h 36m
    $93–293

  7. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    12h 54m
    $94–140

Sunnyvale to San Diego by train, bus, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily, and the journey takes 10h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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