What is the best way to travel from San Diego to San Francisco?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to San Francisco from San Diego. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach San Francisco from San Diego?
You can get to San Francisco with just £35 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Greyhound Lines Mexico20h 10m010:30Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport06:40San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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Greyhound Lines Mexico20h 45m010:30Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
Cheapest Buses tomorrow
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Frontier Airlines1h 43m014:05San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport15:48San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0Economy
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Spirit Airlines1h 35m013:05San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport14:40Oakland AirportOakland Airport0Economy
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Skyscanner1h 42m011:00San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport12:42San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0Economy
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Delta Air Lines6h 12m006:30San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport12:42San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0Economy
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United Airlines1h 39m010:35San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport12:14San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0Economy
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Alaska Airlines1h 41m006:15San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport07:56San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0Economy
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FlixBus14h 10m016:30San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center06:40San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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FlixBus13h 25m008:25San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center21:50San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
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Greyhound Lines Mexico20h 10m010:30Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport06:40San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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Greyhound Lines Mexico20h 45m010:30Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
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Greyhound US12h 15m019:00San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
Cheapest Flights Monday
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Greyhound US16h 40m014:00San DiegoOld Town Transit Center06:40San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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FlixBus13h 40m008:10San DiegoOld Town Transit Center21:50San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
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FlixBus18h 40m012:00San DiegoSeaport Village06:40San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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FlixBus18h 20m012:20San DiegoBalboa Park06:40San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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Greyhound US14h 35m007:15San DiegoOld Town Transit Center21:50San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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Greyhound US14h 35m007:15San DiegoOld Town Transit Center21:50San FranciscoSalesforce Transit Center0Economy
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Greyhound US13h 15m007:15San DiegoOld Town Transit Center20:30San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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Greyhound US14h 35m007:15San DiegoOld Town Transit Center21:50San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
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FlixBus13h 40m008:10San DiegoOld Town Transit Center21:50San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
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FlixBus10h 45m020:15San DiegoOld Town Transit Center07:00San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from San Diego to San Francisco?
You can get to San Francisco from San Diego in just 1h 35m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Greyhound Lines Mexico20h 10m010:30Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport06:40San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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Greyhound Lines Mexico20h 45m010:30Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
Fastest Buses tomorrow
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Spirit Airlines1h 35m013:05San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport14:40Oakland AirportOakland Airport0Economy
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United Airlines1h 39m010:35San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport12:14San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0Economy
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Alaska Airlines1h 41m006:15San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport07:56San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0Economy
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Skyscanner1h 42m011:00San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport12:42San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0Economy
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Frontier Airlines1h 43m014:05San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport15:48San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0Economy
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Delta Air Lines6h 12m006:30San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport12:42San Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport0Economy
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Greyhound US12h 15m019:00San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
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FlixBus13h 25m008:25San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center21:50San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
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FlixBus14h 10m016:30San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center06:40San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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Greyhound Lines Mexico20h 10m010:30Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport06:40San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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Greyhound Lines Mexico20h 45m010:30Tijuana AirportTijuana Airport07:15San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus13h 40m008:10San DiegoOld Town Transit Center21:50San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
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Greyhound US14h 35m007:15San DiegoOld Town Transit Center21:50San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
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Greyhound US16h 40m014:00San DiegoOld Town Transit Center06:40San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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FlixBus18h 20m012:20San DiegoBalboa Park06:40San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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FlixBus18h 40m012:00San DiegoSeaport Village06:40San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus10h 45m020:15San DiegoOld Town Transit Center07:00San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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Greyhound US13h 15m007:15San DiegoOld Town Transit Center20:30San Francisco5th/Townsend0Economy
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FlixBus13h 40m008:10San DiegoOld Town Transit Center21:50San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
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Greyhound US14h 35m007:15San DiegoOld Town Transit Center21:50San FranciscoSalesforce Transit Center0Economy
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Greyhound US14h 35m007:15San DiegoOld Town Transit Center21:50San FranciscoBus Station Transbay0Economy
Fastest Buses Friday
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 Santa Fe Depot, San Ysidro Transit Center or Old Town Transit Center, while in San Francisco you will be arriving at One Ferry Building, Beach St & Hyde St or SoMa, 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 6 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 £35 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 Spirit Airlines: you will get to San Francisco in just 1h 35m.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 FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico, 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 Francisco, CA - 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 FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico
Airlines: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Skyscanner and 6 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 6 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 £35 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 35m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.
More routes to San Diego and to San Francisco
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to San Diego and to San Francisco. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!