There are 6 ways to get from Tulare to San Diego by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 41mDrive 292.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tulare to San Diego292.7 mi
5h$54–78Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)FAT - SAN
4h 54m$92–498Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
8h 4m$71–129Bus via UCSD Health La Jolla Station
- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2006
9h 24m$68–209Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stop
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
7h 5m$128–401
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tulare to San Diego is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Tulare to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tulare to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tulare Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Tulare and San Diego is 310 miles. The road distance is 294.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tulare to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Tulare to San Diego, including transfers.
Tulare to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tulare Bus Stop station.
Tulare to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulare to San Diego is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Tulare to San Diego.
There are 2115+ hotels available in San Diego.
What companies run services between Tulare, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tulare Bus Stop to San Diego via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 7h 41m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
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
- $33–39
- 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 Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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