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

The distance between Houston and San Diego is around 1,326 miles (2,133km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Houston 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

Fly from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to San Diego (SAN).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $175
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Fort Worth then Los Angeles and then to San Diego.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $325
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Yuma Amtrak then take the bus to 2nd Ave and B Street and then to Tijuana.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $180
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to San Diego.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Distance1,470 miles (2,365km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Houston and San Diego

There are several options for getting from Houston to San Diego by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $175 and will take around 4h 30m.

The distance between Houston and San Diego is around 1,326 miles (2,133km).

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Houston and San Diego by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Houston to San Diego is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx $175.

The cheapest way to travel between Houston and San Diego, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $175 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Houston and San Diego. We recommend that you fly from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to San Diego (SAN). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Houston and San Diego. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Houston to San Diego. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort Worth and Los Angeles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Vonlane and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Houston and San Diego. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Houston and San Diego. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and arrive at San Diego (SAN). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Houston and San Diego with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 25m.

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly between Houston and San Diego. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and and arrive into San Diego (SAN). These flights usually take around 3h 25m.

The flight from Houston to San Diego typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Houston and San Diego. The distance is around 1,470 miles (2,365km) by road and it will take around 22h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Houston to San Diego is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around $175.

How do I get from Houston to San Diego

Compare travel optionsbetween Houston and San Diego

Transport options from Houston to San Diego
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 30m
$175
every 30 mins2,133km (1,326 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
$325
twice daily2,937km (1,825 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 14h
$180
6 times a week2,526km (1,570 miles)
Drive
22h 25m
$145
on demand2,365km (1,470 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