What is the best way to travel from San Diego to San Francisco?
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What is the cheapest way to reach San Francisco from San Diego?
You can reach San Francisco with just £78 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Volaris28h 57m015:00Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport19:57Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 26/02/2026 15:00:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 27/02/2026 19:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £166 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 57m
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Viva Aerobus10h 27m009:30Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport19:57Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 26/02/2026 09:30:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 26/02/2026 19:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £177 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 27m
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Viva Aerobus11h 15m010:45Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport22:00San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 26/02/2026 10:45:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 26/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £238 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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Volaris26h 0m015:00Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport17:00San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 26/02/2026 15:00:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 27/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £287 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Volaris7h 53m009:07Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport17:00San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 26/02/2026 09:07:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 26/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £300 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m
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Viva Aerobus15h 2m018:55Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport09:57San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 26/02/2026 18:55:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 27/02/2026 09:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £309 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 2m
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Greyhound US11h 40m019:35San DiegoOld Town Transit Center07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 27/02/2026 19:35:00 to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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FlixBus15h 20m015:55San DiegoOld Town Transit Center07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 27/02/2026 15:55:00 to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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FlixBus19h 20m011:55San DiegoSeaport Village07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 27/02/2026 11:55:00 to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
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FlixBus15h 0m016:15San DiegoLa Jolla Village07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 27/02/2026 16:15:00 to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
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Alaska Airlines25h 54m019:22San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport21:16Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 27/02/2026 19:22:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 21:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £285 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 54m
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Hawaiian Airlines25h 54m019:22San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport21:16Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 27/02/2026 19:22:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 21:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £290 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 54m
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Alaska Airlines12h 47m009:20San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport22:07Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 27/02/2026 09:20:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 27/02/2026 22:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £295 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 47m
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Alaska Airlines26h 24m007:00San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport09:24Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 27/02/2026 07:00:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 09:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £367 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 24m
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Hawaiian Airlines12h 16m021:08San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport09:24Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 27/02/2026 21:08:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 09:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £376 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 16m
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Frontier Airlines9h 58m008:00San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport17:58San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 28/02/2026 08:00:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 17:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 58m
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Skyscanner1h 55m008:00San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport09:55San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 28/02/2026 08:00:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £129 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
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United Airlines1h 50m006:15San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport08:05San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 28/02/2026 06:15:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £155 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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Volaris10h 50m009:07Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport19:57Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 28/02/2026 09:07:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 19:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £173 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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Volaris7h 45m012:12Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport19:57Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 28/02/2026 12:12:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 19:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £173 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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Viva Aerobus30h 5m015:35Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport21:40Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 28/02/2026 15:35:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 01/03/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £183 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 5m
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What are the fastest trips from San Diego to San Francisco?
You can get to San Francisco from San Diego in just 1h 50m with a Flight from United Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Volaris7h 53m009:07Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport17:00San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 26/02/2026 09:07:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 26/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £300 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m
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Viva Aerobus10h 27m009:30Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport19:57Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 26/02/2026 09:30:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 26/02/2026 19:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £177 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 27m
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Viva Aerobus11h 15m010:45Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport22:00San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 26/02/2026 10:45:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 26/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £238 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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Viva Aerobus15h 2m018:55Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport09:57San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 26/02/2026 18:55:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 27/02/2026 09:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £309 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 2m
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Viva Aerobus18h 22m015:35Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport09:57San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 26/02/2026 15:35:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 27/02/2026 09:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £310 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 22m
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Skyscanner22h 37m010:47San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport09:24Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 26/02/2026 10:47:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 27/02/2026 09:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £524 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 37m
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Greyhound US11h 40m019:35San DiegoOld Town Transit Center07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 27/02/2026 19:35:00 to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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FlixBus15h 0m016:15San DiegoLa Jolla Village07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 27/02/2026 16:15:00 to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
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FlixBus15h 20m015:55San DiegoOld Town Transit Center07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 27/02/2026 15:55:00 to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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FlixBus19h 20m011:55San DiegoSeaport Village07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 27/02/2026 11:55:00 to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
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Hawaiian Airlines12h 16m021:08San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport09:24Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 27/02/2026 21:08:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 09:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £376 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 16m
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Alaska Airlines12h 47m009:20San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport22:07Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 27/02/2026 09:20:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 27/02/2026 22:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £295 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 47m
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Alaska Airlines25h 54m019:22San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport21:16Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 27/02/2026 19:22:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 21:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £285 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 54m
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Hawaiian Airlines25h 54m019:22San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport21:16Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 27/02/2026 19:22:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 21:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £290 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 54m
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Alaska Airlines26h 24m007:00San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport09:24Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 27/02/2026 07:00:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 09:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £367 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 24m
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United Airlines1h 50m006:15San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport08:05San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 28/02/2026 06:15:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £155 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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Skyscanner1h 55m008:00San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport09:55San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 28/02/2026 08:00:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £129 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
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Volaris7h 45m012:12Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport19:57Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 28/02/2026 12:12:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 19:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £173 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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Alaska Airlines7h 54m009:40San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport17:34San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 28/02/2026 09:40:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 17:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £197 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 54m
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Frontier Airlines9h 58m008:00San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport17:58San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 28/02/2026 08:00:00 to San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 17:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 58m
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Volaris10h 50m009:07Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport19:57Oakland AirportOakland Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 28/02/2026 09:07:00 to Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) arriving at 28/02/2026 19:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £173 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from San Diego to San Francisco
What are the most popular stations in San Diego and San Francisco?
In San Diego, you will usually depart from Old Town Transit Center, University Av & Bancroft St Coach Stop or San Ysidro Transit Center, while in San Francisco you will be arriving at Beach St & Hyde St, SoMa or One Ferry Building, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San Francisco from San Diego? With 9 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between San Diego and San Francisco, you can pay as low as £78 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to San Francisco in just 1h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting San Diego and San Francisco are Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Alaska Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in San Diego and San Francisco is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from San Diego Airport or to Daly City, CA, and look at flights from Tijuana Airport, and landing at San Carlos Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from San Diego to San Francisco?
The most popular companies between San Diego and San Francisco, are Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Alaska Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US
Airlines: Viva Aerobus, Volaris, Alaska Airlines and 5 more.
All you need to know when you travel from San Diego to San Francisco
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from San Diego to San Francisco. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from San Diego to San Francisco
How can I reach San Francisco from San Diego?
Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to San Francisco from San Diego.
How far is San Francisco from San Diego?
The distance between San Diego and San Francisco is 736.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between San Diego and San Francisco?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 20 kgs of CO2, a train 26 kgs, a car 125 kgs, and a flight 181 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from San Diego to San Francisco?
You can get to San Francisco with just £78 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.
What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to San Francisco?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San Francisco in just 1h 50m with a Flight from United Airlines.
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