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How to get fromWest Sacramento to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    3h 1m
    $92–273

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 26m
    $80–160

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    18h 15m
    $206–444

  4. Drive 503.9 mi

    1. Drive from West Sacramento to San Diegocar car 503.9 mi
    8h 22m
    $92–133

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4h 40m
    $91–334

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    5h 15m
    $96–296

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    5h 38m
    $114–568

West Sacramento to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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