There are 8 ways to get from Rocklin to San Diego by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SMF - SAN
4h 23m$97–348Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)OAK - SAN
5h 53m$68–300Bus, train
- Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown StationSan Fran
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
13h 20m$90–143Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
19h 51m$101–198Drive 523.7 mi
- Drive from Rocklin to San Diego523.7 mi
8h 43m$96–139Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SJC - SAN
6h 57m$120–320Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831
16h 31m$79–194Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Sacramento to StocktonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Cross Border Express, San DiegoSacramento
17h 37m
Rocklin to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rocklin to San Diego is to bus and train which costs $90 - $150 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rocklin to San Diego is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $95 - $350.
No, there is no direct train from Rocklin station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Rocklin Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Sacramento and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.
The distance between Rocklin and San Diego is 521 miles. The road distance is 526.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rocklin to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 20m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Rocklin to San Diego, including transfers.
Rocklin to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Rocklin to San Diego is to train which takes 19h 51m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 16h 31m.
Rocklin to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rocklin to San Diego is 527 miles. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Rocklin to San Diego.
What companies run services between Rocklin, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to San Diego via Sacramento and Los Angeles in around 19h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $75–190 and the journey takes 13h 55m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $8–24
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $2–50
- Business - advance purchase
- $3–60
- Business Class
- $7–150
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $15–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $20–120
- Business Class
- $30–200
Train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $24–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $19–85
- Business - advance purchase
- $27–150
- Business Class
- $45–220
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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