There are 5 ways to get from Gallup to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 Gallup
best- Fly from Gallup (GUP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)GUP - SAN
3h 40m$89–436Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Gallup to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
14h 38m$117–275Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
17h 18m$110–632Drive 626.7 mi
- Drive from Gallup to San Diego626.7 mi
10h 50m$115–166Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)ABQ - SAN
7h 2m$261–345
Gallup to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gallup to San Diego is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Gallup to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct train from Gallup station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Gallup Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.
The distance between Gallup and San Diego is 525 miles. The road distance is 630.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gallup to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 14h 38m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Gallup to San Diego, including transfers.
Gallup to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gallup Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Gallup to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 14h 38m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 17h 18m.
San Diego is 1h behind Gallup. It is currently 4:43 AM in Gallup and 3:43 AM in San Diego.
Gallup to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Gallup, NM, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Advanced Air, LLC, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gallup (GUP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gallup to County Center/Little Italy Station via Gallup, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 14h 38m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gallup to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Gallup to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
Flights from Gallup to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gallup to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Gallup to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Gallup to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gallup to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Gallup to San Diego is 630 miles. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Gallup to San Diego.
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