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What is the best way to travel from San Francisco to San Diego?

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
12h 20m
£40
£61
15
Flight
1h 36m
£25
£196
51

What is the cheapest way to reach San Diego from San Francisco?

You can reach San Diego with just £25 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.

Friday
from £66
Saturday
from £51
Sunday
from £97
Monday
from £25
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £50
Thursday
from £83

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Volaris
    25h 40m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    14:10
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £66
  • Volaris
    7h 18m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:48
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £70
  • Volaris
    7h 15m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:45
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £140
  • Viva Aerobus
    9h 10m
    0
    22:20
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    07:30
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £232
  • Viva Aerobus
    26h 10m
    0
    23:05
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    01:15
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £352

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 10m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    14:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £51
  • Greyhound US
    21h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    13:40
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £51
  • Greyhound US
    17h 20m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £66
  • Greyhound US
    17h 55m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    00:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £69
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:20
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £109
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Volaris
    7h 28m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:58
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £115
  • Volaris
    7h 15m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:45
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £120
  • Volaris
    8h 27m
    0
    23:45
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    08:12
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £155
  • Viva Aerobus
    26h 10m
    0
    23:05
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    01:15
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £208
  • Viva Aerobus
    10h 10m
    0
    23:05
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    09:15
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £226

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Volaris
    7h 18m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:48
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £97
  • Volaris
    9h 15m
    0
    23:17
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    08:32
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £213
  • Volaris
    8h 15m
    0
    23:17
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    07:32
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £217
  • Viva Aerobus
    26h 5m
    0
    23:05
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    01:10
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £245

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 39m
    0
    14:23
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    16:02
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £25
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 39m
    0
    07:00
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    08:39
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £46
  • Skyscanner
    1h 37m
    0
    08:09
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    09:46
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £46
  • United Airlines
    1h 36m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    08:06
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £59
  • JetBlue Airways
    13h 12m
    0
    21:16
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    10:28
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £201
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    15h 20m
    0
    08:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • Greyhound US
    17h 20m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £42
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:20
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £52

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    17h 20m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £50
  • Greyhound US
    22h 10m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    14:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £50
  • Greyhound US
    21h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    13:40
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    13h 55m
    0
    08:20
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    22:15
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £62
  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    08:20
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £63
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Volaris
    7h 18m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:48
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £136
  • Volaris
    7h 15m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:45
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £137
  • Volaris
    9h 15m
    0
    23:17
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    08:32
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £191
  • Viva Aerobus
    10h 30m
    0
    23:05
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    09:35
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £205
  • Viva Aerobus
    20h 55m
    0
    23:05
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    20:00
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £212
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    24h 11m
    0
    07:10
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    07:21
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £338

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    17h 55m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    00:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £83
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    08:20
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    22:45
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £84
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:20
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100

What are the fastest trips from San Francisco to San Diego?

You can get to San Diego from San Francisco in just 1h 36m 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.

Friday
from 7h 15m
Saturday
from 7h 15m
Sunday
from 7h 18m
Monday
from 1h 36m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 6h 7m
Thursday
from 13h 40m

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Volaris
    7h 15m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:45
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £140
  • Volaris
    7h 18m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:48
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £70
  • Viva Aerobus
    9h 10m
    0
    22:20
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    07:30
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £232
  • Volaris
    25h 40m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    14:10
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £66
  • Viva Aerobus
    26h 10m
    0
    23:05
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    01:15
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £352

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Volaris
    7h 15m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:45
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £120
  • Volaris
    7h 28m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:58
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £115
  • Volaris
    8h 27m
    0
    23:45
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    08:12
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £155
  • Viva Aerobus
    10h 10m
    0
    23:05
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    09:15
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £226
  • Viva Aerobus
    26h 10m
    0
    23:05
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    01:15
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £208
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:20
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £109
  • Greyhound US
    17h 20m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £66
  • Greyhound US
    17h 55m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    00:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £69
  • Greyhound US
    21h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    13:40
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £51
  • Greyhound US
    22h 10m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    14:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £51

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Volaris
    7h 18m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:48
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £97
  • Volaris
    8h 15m
    0
    23:17
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    07:32
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £217
  • Volaris
    9h 15m
    0
    23:17
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    08:32
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £213
  • Viva Aerobus
    26h 5m
    0
    23:05
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    01:10
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £245

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    1h 36m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    08:06
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £59
  • Skyscanner
    1h 37m
    0
    08:09
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    09:46
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £46
  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 39m
    0
    14:23
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    16:02
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £25
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 39m
    0
    07:00
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    08:39
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £46
  • JetBlue Airways
    13h 12m
    0
    21:16
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    10:28
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £201
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:20
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £52
  • FlixBus
    15h 20m
    0
    08:30
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    23:25
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    16:25
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • Greyhound US
    17h 20m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £42

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 7m
    0
    06:40
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    12:47
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £493
  • Volaris
    7h 15m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:45
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £137
  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 17m
    0
    09:45
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    17:02
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £348
  • Volaris
    7h 18m
    0
    12:30
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:48
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £136
  • Alaska Airlines
    8h 12m
    0
    11:21
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    19:33
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £450
  • Volaris
    9h 15m
    0
    23:17
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    08:32
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £191
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    13h 55m
    0
    08:20
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    22:15
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £62
  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    08:20
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £63
  • Greyhound US
    17h 20m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £50
  • Greyhound US
    21h 40m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    13:40
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £50
  • Greyhound US
    22h 10m
    0
    16:00
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    14:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £50

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    22:40
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:20
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    08:20
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    22:45
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £84
  • Greyhound US
    17h 55m
    0
    06:30
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    00:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £83
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from San Francisco to San Diego

What are the most popular stations in San Francisco and San Diego?

In San Francisco, you will usually depart from One Ferry Building, Beach St & Hyde St or SoMa, while in San Diego you will be arriving at San Ysidro Transit Center, University Av & Bancroft St Coach Stop or Old Town Transit Center, 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 Diego from San Francisco? With 7 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 Francisco and San Diego, you can pay as low as £25 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 Diego in just 1h 36m.

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 Francisco and San Diego are Greyhound US, Volaris and Viva Aerobus, 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 Francisco and San Diego 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 Daly City, CA or to San Diego Airport, and look at flights from San Francisco, CA - Airport, and landing at Tijuana 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 Francisco to San Diego?

The most popular companies between San Francisco and San Diego, are Greyhound US, Volaris and Viva Aerobus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Alaska Airlines and 5 more.

All you need to know when you travel from San Francisco to San Diego

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from San Francisco to San Diego. 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 Francisco to San Diego

How can I reach San Diego from San Francisco?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to San Diego from San Francisco.

How far is San Diego from San Francisco?

The distance between San Francisco and San Diego is 736.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between San Francisco and San Diego?

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 Francisco to San Diego?

You can get to San Diego with just £25 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Diego?

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 Diego in just 1h 36m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to San Francisco and to San Diego

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to San Francisco and to San Diego. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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