There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to University of California, San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Dallas
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)DAL - SAN
5h 47m$117–573Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1000
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
34h 38m$138–349Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Los AngelesTexas Eagle
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
47h 49m$222–483Drive 1,361.3 mi
- Drive from Dallas to University of California, San Diego1,361.3 mi
20h 47m$249–359Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)DFW - SAN
6h 22m$176–392Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Dallas to El Paso
- Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UCSD Central Campus Station
37h 25m$238–383
Dallas to University of California, San Diego by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to University of California, San Diego is to bus which costs $130 - $350 and takes 34h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to University of California, San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas station to University of California, San Diego. However, there are services departing from Dallas Bus Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to University of California, San Diego station. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 49m.
The distance between Dallas and University of California, San Diego is 1210 miles. The road distance is 1369.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to University of California, San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 34h 38m and costs $130 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Dallas to University of California, San Diego, including transfers.
Dallas to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.
Dallas to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to University of California, San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $350 and takes 34h 38m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $490 and takes 47h 49m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and University of California, San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dallas Bus Station to University of California, San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station and San Diego in around 34h 38m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from San Ysidro Station to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Dallas to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Dallas to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to University of California, San Diego is 1369 miles. It takes approximately 20h 47m to drive from Dallas to University of California, San Diego.
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