There are 6 ways to get from California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego by bus, plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly, tram
best- Take the bus from Kennedy Library to Downtown Transit Center
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBP - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station
5h 1m$56–364Drive 295.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego295.3 mi
5h 24m$54–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
10h 46m$58–124Bus
- Take the bus from Government Center to Cypress & Nicholson10S
- Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
10h 54m$56–146Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
7h 21mBus via Goleta
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr101
11h 28m
California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego is to bus and fly and tram which takes 5h 1m and costs $55 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego. However, there are services departing from Kennedy Library and arriving at San Diego via Government Center, Santa Maria and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
The distance between California Polytechnic State University and University of California, San Diego is 290 miles. The road distance is 297.1 miles.
The best way to get from California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego, including transfers.
California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Government Center station.
The best way to get from California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 10h 54m.
California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Cypress & Nicholson station.
Yes, the driving distance between California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego.
What companies run services between California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA and University of California, San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from California Polytechnic State University to University of California, San Diego via Kennedy Library , Downtown Transit Center, Government Center, Cypress & Nicholson, Santa Maria, Los Angeles Union Station, and San Diego in around 10h 54m.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 805-541-2877
- slotransit@slocity.org
- Website
- slocity.org
Bus from Kennedy Library to Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/slo-transit
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Kennedy Library to Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Cypress & Nicholson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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