How to travel from Cleveland to San Diego, United States of America

The distance between Cleveland and San Diego is around 2,406 miles (3,872km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 13h.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cleveland to San Diego by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
1
3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Fullerton Amtrak Station and then to San Diego.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $335
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus then Los Angeles and then to San Diego.

  • Duration2 days 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $360
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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🚀 Fastest
3
car
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Drive

Drive to San Diego.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance2,406 miles (3,872km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cleveland and San Diego

There are several options for getting from Cleveland to San Diego by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $335 and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 13h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $235.

The distance between Cleveland and San Diego is around 2,406 miles (3,872km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,030 miles (3,268km)

It takes around 2 days 3h to get from Cleveland and San Diego by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cleveland to San Diego is to drive which takes around 1 day 13h and will set you back approx $235.

The cheapest way to travel between Cleveland and San Diego, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $335 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cleveland and San Diego. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cleveland to San Diego. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.

Amtrak run train services between Cleveland and San Diego. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cleveland and San Diego. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cleveland to San Diego. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbus and Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.

Greyhound USA, Akron Metro, Barons Bus and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Cleveland and San Diego. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cleveland to San Diego. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station then Fullerton Amtrak Station and then to San Diego. instead which will take 2 days 3h.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cleveland and San Diego. The distance is around 2,406 miles (3,872km) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cleveland to San Diego is to take the train which takes, on average, 2 days 3h and will usually cost around $335.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cleveland and San Diego

Transport options from Cleveland to San Diego
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2 days 3h
$335
once daily4,256km (2,644 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 7h
$360
once daily4,199km (2,609 miles)
Bus via RKP Transit Ctr2 days 9h
$350
4 times a week4,098km (2,546 miles)
Drive
1 day 13h
$235
on demand3,872km (2,406 miles)

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Airports near San Diego

The following major airports near San Diego offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SAN
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
International Airport
Distance
2 miles (4km) from San Diego
SNA
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
International Airport
Distance
78 miles (125km) from San Diego
PSP
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
International Airport
Distance
85 miles (137km) from San Diego