The distance between Baltimore and San Diego is around 2,303 miles (3,706km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Baltimore to San Diego by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to San Diego (SAN).
Southwest Airlines
+ 3 othersTake the bus to Pittsburgh, Barstow then Escondido Transit Center and then to Broadway & 4th Av.
Multiple bus operators
Take the train to Washington Union Station, Chicago Union Station then Fullerton Amtrak Station and then to San Diego.
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There are several options for getting from Baltimore to San Diego by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $395 and will take around 2 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $425.
The distance between Baltimore and San Diego is around 2,303 miles (3,706km).
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Baltimore and San Diego by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 18h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Baltimore to San Diego is to fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx $425.
The cheapest way to travel between Baltimore and San Diego, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $395 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Baltimore and San Diego. It typically takes around 2 days 15h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Baltimore to San Diego. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Washington Union Station, Rockville Red Line Center Platform, Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 15h.
Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak run train services between Baltimore and San Diego. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 15h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baltimore and San Diego. It typically takes around 2 days 13h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Baltimore to San Diego. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pittsburgh, Barstow and Escondido Transit Center. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 13h.
Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA and San Diego Metro Transit run regular bus services between Baltimore and San Diego. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2 days 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Baltimore and San Diego. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) and arrive at San Diego (SAN). The flight takes around 5h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Baltimore and San Diego with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 5h 40m.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta fly between Baltimore and San Diego. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) and and arrive into San Diego (SAN). These flights usually take around 5h 40m.
The flight from Baltimore to San Diego typically takes around 5h 40m. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) and and arrive into San Diego (SAN).
The closest major airport to San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN) (SAN) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from San Diego. John Wayne Airport (SNA) (SNA) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) (PSP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Baltimore and San Diego. The distance is around 2,675 miles (4,306km) by road and it will take around 1 day 18h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baltimore to San Diego is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around $425.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 6h 25m | $425 | hourly | 3,706km (2,303 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 13h | $400 | 4 times a week | 4,515km (2,805 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2 days 15h | $420 | once daily | 5,011km (3,113 miles) |
Train via Chicago Union Station | 2 days 21h | $395 | 3 times a week | 5,242km (3,257 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 18h | $265 | on demand | 4,306km (2,675 miles) |
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The following major airports near San Diego offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.