What is the cheapest way to get from Acapulco to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Acapulco to San Diego is to fly which costs $130 - $450 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Acapulco to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $130 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Acapulco and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Acapulco to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Acapulco Ejido and arriving at San Diego via Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Acapulco to San Diego?

The distance between Acapulco and San Diego is 1576 miles. The road distance is 1852 miles.

How do I travel from Acapulco to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Acapulco to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $220 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Acapulco to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Acapulco to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acapulco to San Diego bus from?

Acapulco to San Diego bus services, operated by Autobuses Elite, depart from Acapulco Ejido station.

Bus or fly from Acapulco to San Diego?

The best way to get from Acapulco to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via San Ysidro Station, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 47h 55m.

Where does the Acapulco to San Diego bus arrive?

Acapulco to San Diego bus services, operated by Autobuses Elite, arrive at Tijuana station.

What is the time difference between Acapulco and San Diego?

San Diego is 2h behind Acapulco. It is currently 5:14 AM in Acapulco and 3:14 AM in San Diego.

Can I drive from Acapulco to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Acapulco to San Diego is 1852 miles. It takes approximately 35h 6m to drive from Acapulco to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2115+ hotels available in San Diego.

Acapulco to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Acapulco to San Diego by plane, bus, 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
1. Fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)ACA - TIJ
6h 53m
$136–445
Bus via San Ysidro Station
1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Tijuana
47h 55m
$217–328
Drive 1,841.2 mi
1. Drive from Acapulco to San Diego1,841.2 mi
35h 6m
$336–486
Bus
1. Take the bus from Acapulco Ejido to Tijuana
2d 3h
$221–353
Bus via Morelia
1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Morelia
2. Take the bus from Morelia to Tijuana
2d 6h
$252–525

Acapulco to San Diego by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

2d 3hAverage Duration

$221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,566.4 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Acapulco, Mexico and San Diego, CA, USA?

Volaris and Aeroméxico fly from General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Autobuses Elite operates a bus from Central de Autobuses Papagayo to Tijuana twice daily. Tickets cost $210–320 and the journey takes 47h.

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