What is the cheapest way to get from Nipomo to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to San Diego is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nipomo to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Nipomo to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $55 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Nipomo and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Thompson & Branch and arriving at San Diego via Santa Maria and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Nipomo to San Diego?

The distance between Nipomo and San Diego is 300 miles. The road distance is 285.9 miles.

How do I travel from Nipomo to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Nipomo to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 21m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Nipomo to San Diego?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Nipomo to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nipomo to San Diego bus from?

Nipomo to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Maria station.

Train or bus from Nipomo to San Diego?

The best way to get from Nipomo to San Diego is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $85 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Nipomo to San Diego bus arrive?

Nipomo to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Nipomo to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to San Diego is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Nipomo to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2002+ hotels available in San Diego.

Nipomo to San Diego - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBP - SAN
4h 50m
$55–360
Drive 284.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nipomo to San Diego284.2 mi
5h 6m
$52–75
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
8h 21m
$64–121
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
8h 31m
$89–100
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at Kellogg
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
5h 37m
$56–346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 27m

Nipomo to San Diego by bus and train

5Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 298.7 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $53–58 and the journey takes 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thompson & Branch to San Diego via Cypress & Nicholson, Santa Maria, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 8h 27m.

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