There are 4 ways to get from Yuma to San Diego by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
4h 36m$30–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 38m$208–322Drive 169.8 mi
- Drive from Yuma to San Diegocar 169.8 mi
2h 46m$30–44Fly
- Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane YUM - SAN
5h 7m$56–332
Yuma to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yuma to San Diego is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Yuma to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Yuma to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Yuma County Area Transit and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Yuma to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Yuma Amtrak and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Yuma and San Diego is 189 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.
The best way to get from Yuma to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Yuma to San Diego, including transfers.
Yuma to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Yuma County Area Transit station.
Yuma to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Yuma Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Yuma to San Diego is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 9h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $340 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Yuma, AZ, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yuma Amtrak to San Diego via Los Angeles in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yuma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Yuma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yuma to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego is 1h behind Yuma. It is currently 12:22 PM in Yuma and 11:22 AM in San Diego.
Yuma to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yuma to San Diego is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Yuma to San Diego.
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