There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to San Diego by plane, bus, train, or car
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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SGF - SAN
5h 50m$156–669Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
38h 29m$160–336Bus, train via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
42h 58m$209–607Drive 1,584.6 mi
- Drive from Springfield to San Diego1,584.6 mi
25h 37m$290–418
Springfield to San Diego by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to San Diego is to bus and train which costs $160 - $340 and takes 38h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $150 - $700.
The distance between Springfield and San Diego is 1395 miles. The road distance is 1593.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 38h 29m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Springfield to San Diego, including transfers.
San Diego is 2h behind Springfield. It is currently 10:07 PM in Springfield and 8:07 PM in San Diego.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to San Diego is 1594 miles. It takes approximately 25h 37m to drive from Springfield to San Diego.
There are 1714+ hotels available in San Diego.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $150–430
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $220–480
- Business - advance purchase
- $310–1,200
- Business Class
- $420–1,100
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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