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How to get fromUniversity of California, Davis to San Diegoby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from University of California, Davis to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from UC Davis Memorial Union to Terminal Abus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSMF - SAN
    4h 16m
    $67–288

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown StationbusSan Fran
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    14h 21m
    $81–128

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Davis to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    18h 15m
    $102–144

  4. Drive 516.1 mi

    1. Drive from University of California, Davis to San Diegocar516.1 mi
    8h 33m
    $95–137

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Davis to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    5h 9m
    $73–247

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSFO - SAN
    5h 41m
    $85–362

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Davis to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    6h 17m
    $133–273

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    16h 48m
    $75–206

University of California, Davis to San Diego by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between University of California, Davis, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from University of California, Davis to San Diego via UC Davis Memorial Union, J St. at 8th St., 7Th St & H St, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of California, Davis to San Diego via Davis and Los Angeles in around 18h 15m.

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