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How to get fromDallas to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Dallas

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeDAL - SAN
    5h 4m
    $105–558

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    34h 20m

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    47h 29m
    $207–401

  4. Drive 1,357.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to San Diegocar1,357.8 mi
    20h 42m
    $248–358

  5. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeDFW - SAN
    5h 39m
    $134–348

  6. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to El PasobusEl Paso
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San DiegobusEl Paso
    36h 42m
    $238–383

Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dallas Bus Station to San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 34h 20m.

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