What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa Bay area to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa Bay area to San Diego is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 39h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa Bay area to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Tampa Bay area to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $300 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa Bay area and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa Bay area to San Diego. However, there are services departing from University of South Florida and arriving at San Diego via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

Is there a direct train between Tampa Bay area and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Tampa Bay area to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.

How far is it from Tampa Bay area to San Diego?

The distance between Tampa Bay area and San Diego is 2114 miles. The road distance is 2412.1 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa Bay area to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa Bay area to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $460 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Tampa Bay area to San Diego?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Tampa Bay area to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa Bay area to San Diego bus from?

Tampa Bay area to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from University of South Florida station.

Where do I catch the Tampa Bay area to San Diego train from?

Tampa Bay area to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

Train, bus or fly from Tampa Bay area to San Diego?

The best way to get from Tampa Bay area to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $300 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $460 - $900 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also train, which costs $1,200 - $2,900 and takes 3 days 16h.

Where does the Tampa Bay area to San Diego bus arrive?

Tampa Bay area to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Where does the Tampa Bay area to San Diego train arrive?

Tampa Bay area to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Tampa Bay area to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa Bay area to San Diego is 2412 miles. It takes approximately 39h 4m to drive from Tampa Bay area to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1886+ hotels available in San Diego.

Tampa Bay area to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TPA - SAN
5h 20m
$302–912
Bus
1. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
2d 14h
$468–859
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Orlando Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain
6. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
3d 1h
$787–1,625
Drive 2,398.1 mi
1. Drive from Tampa Bay area to San Diegocar 2,398.1 mi
39h 4m
$438–633
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
3d 16h
$1,262–2,808

Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,101.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Tampa Bay area, FL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tampa Bay area to San Diego via University of South Florida, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 14h.

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