There are 5 ways to get from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)YYZ - SAN
6h 4m$246–1,145Bus
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
2d 14hBus, train
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
2d 14h$263–555Drive 2,561.9 mi
- Drive from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego2,561.9 mi
40h 27m$587–847Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
2d 16h$289–667
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego is to bus and train which costs $260 - $600 and takes 2 days 14h.
The fastest way to get from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $240 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Toronto Pearson Airport and arriving at San Diego via Detroit, MI, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego. However, there are services departing from UP Express Pearson Airport and arriving at San Diego via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 and San Diego is 2172 miles. The road distance is 2576.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego, including transfers.
Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto Pearson Airport station.
Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $240 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 14h, you could also train, which costs $280 - $700 and takes 2 days 16h.
What companies run services between Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, ON, Canada and San Diego, CA, USA?
Air Canada, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to San Diego via Detroit, MI, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 14h.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- 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
- $30–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $26–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $26–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $40–95
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–360
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
San Diego is 3h behind Pearson International Airport Terminal 1. It is currently 1:35 PM in Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 and 10:35 AM in San Diego.
Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego is 2577 miles. It takes approximately 40h 27m to drive from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to San Diego.
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