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How to get fromSan Francisco to University of San Diegoby plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to University of San Diego by plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSFO - SAN
    3h 48m
    $66–356

  2. BART, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    12h 12m
    $95–111

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    17h 4m
    $144–215

  4. Drive 498 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to University of San Diegocar498 mi
    8h 18m
    $91–132

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    3h 57m
    $101–232

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    4h 48m
    $114–249

  7. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSTS - SAN
    5h 18m
    $93–472

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    13h 27m
    $69–203

  9. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San JosesubwayGreen-N
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San YsidrobusSan Jose
    14h 3m
    $103–153

San Francisco to University of San Diego by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and University of San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to University of San Diego via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Transit Center, and Linda Vista Rd & Goshen St in around 17h 4m.

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