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How to get fromElk Grove to San Diegoby tram, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak) or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Elk Grove to San Diego by tram, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Tram to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from CRC Station to St Rose of Lima Park Stationtram
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSMF - SAN
    4h 23m
    $119–328

  2. Drive 491.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elk Grove to San Diegocar491.5 mi
    8h 12m
    $90–130

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown StationbusSan Fran
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    10h 53m
    $115–127

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    20h 18m
    $123–178

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    7h 10m
    $110–285

  6. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown StationbusSan Fran
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 59m

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    16h 39m
    $103–242

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar180Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to San Diego via CRC Station, 12th & I Station, Sacramento, and Los Angeles in around 20h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to San Diego via Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Chinatown Station, Main / College, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 10h 59m.

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