What is the cheapest way to get from JFK/UMass to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from JFK/UMass to San Diego is to fly which costs $170 - $550 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from JFK/UMass to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from JFK/UMass to San Diego is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $170 - $550.

Is there a direct train between JFK/UMass and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from JFK/UMass to San Diego. However, there are services departing from JFK/UMass and arriving at San Diego via Boston, Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from JFK/UMass to San Diego?

The distance between JFK/UMass and San Diego is 2605 miles. The road distance is 2966 miles.

How do I travel from JFK/UMass to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from JFK/UMass to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2 days 22h and costs $330 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from JFK/UMass to San Diego?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from JFK/UMass to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the JFK/UMass to San Diego train from?

JFK/UMass to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from JFK/UMass to San Diego?

The best way to get from JFK/UMass to San Diego is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 22h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 3 days 0h.

What is the time difference between JFK/UMass and San Diego?

San Diego is 3h behind JFK/UMass. It is currently 2:38 PM in JFK/UMass and 11:38 AM in San Diego.

Where does the JFK/UMass to San Diego train arrive?

JFK/UMass to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from JFK/UMass to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between JFK/UMass to San Diego is 2966 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from JFK/UMass to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1714+ hotels available in San Diego.

JFK/UMass to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from JFK/UMass to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)BOS - SAN
7h 48m
$173–519
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
2d 22h
$335–1,176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
3d
Drive 2,948.8 mi
1. Drive from JFK/UMass to San Diego2,948.8 mi
2d 1h
$539–778
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtown
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
3d 2h
$310–786

JFK/UMass to San Diego by subway and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

2d 22hAverage Duration

$335Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,590.3 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between JFK/UMass, MA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and four other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from JFK/UMass to San Diego via South Station, Boston, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 22h.

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