There are 5 ways to get from Abilene to San Diego by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Abilene (ABI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)ABI - SAN
5h 49m$136–621Bus, train via Alpine
cheapest- Take the bus from Abilene to Alpine
- Take the train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego
32h 34m$128–345Bus, train
- Take the bus from Abilene to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1000
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
30h 14m$135–273Drive 1,176.2 mi
- Drive from Abilene to San Diego1,176.2 mi
17h 55m$215–311Bus
- Take the bus from Alon Gas Station - Abilene, TX to El PasoEl Paso
- Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San DiegoEl Paso
31h 52m$221–437
Abilene to San Diego by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Abilene to San Diego is to bus and train which costs $130 - $280 and takes 30h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Abilene to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $130 - $650.
The distance between Abilene and San Diego is 1035 miles. The road distance is 1183.1 miles.
The best way to get from Abilene to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 14m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Abilene to San Diego, including transfers.
The best way to get from Abilene to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $440 and takes 31h 52m.
San Diego is 2h behind Abilene. It is currently 6:43 PM in Abilene and 4:43 PM in San Diego.
Yes, the driving distance between Abilene to San Diego is 1183 miles. It takes approximately 17h 55m to drive from Abilene to San Diego.
There are 1964+ hotels available in San Diego.
What companies run services between Abilene, TX, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abilene (ABI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alon Gas Station - Abilene, TX to Civic Center Station via El Paso, El Paso, Cross Border Express, San Diego, Tijuana Airport, San Ysidro, and San Ysidro Station in around 31h 52m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abilene to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 54m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $90–250
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $130–300
- Business - advance purchase
- $180–750
- Business Class
- $270–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Abilene to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 817-704-8506
- info@noroesteusa.com
- Website
- noroesteusa.com
Bus from Abilene to Alpine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Book at
- noroesteusa.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Alon Gas Station - Abilene, TX to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $85–200
Bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide










