There are 6 ways to get from Sparks to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)RNO - SAN
1h 30m$150–320Drive 556.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sparks to San Diego556.5 mi
10h 2m$102–147Bus via Mammoth Lakes
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
16h 11m$477–552Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego
26h 8m$161–304Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego
16h 57m$119–166Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831
17h 46m$102–274
Sparks to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sparks to San Diego is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Sparks to San Diego is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $150 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Sparks to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 and arriving at San Diego via Old Mammoth Rd / Tavern Rd, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
The distance between Sparks and San Diego is 492 miles. The road distance is 559.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sparks to San Diego without a car is to bus via Mammoth Lakes which takes 16h 11m and costs $470 - $550.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Sparks to San Diego bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 station.
The best way to get from Sparks to San Diego is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Mammoth Lakes, which costs $470 - $550 and takes 16h 11m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 26h 8m.
The quickest flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Sparks to San Diego bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd station.
What companies run services between Sparks, NV, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to San Diego via Old Mammoth Rd / Tavern Rd, Main Lodge, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Skirball Park & Ride, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Westwood / Weyburn, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave, UCLA Gateway Plaza, and Los Angeles in around 16h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- membership@ccscsports.org
- Website
- ccscsports.org
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- ccscsports.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sparks to San Diego is 560 miles. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Sparks to San Diego.
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport.
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