How to travel from San Diego to Palm Beach, United States of America

The distance between San Diego and Palm Beach is around 2,343 miles (3,770km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from San Diego to Palm Beach by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from San Diego (SAN) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to West Palm Beach.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $390
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles, Dallas then Atlanta and then to West Palm Beach.

  • Duration2 days 15h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $425
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Palm Beach.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Distance2,591 miles (4,169km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Diego and Palm Beach

There are several options for getting from San Diego to Palm Beach by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around $390 and will take around 6h 20m.

The distance between San Diego and Palm Beach is around 2,343 miles (3,770km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,232 miles (3,593km)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from San Diego and Palm Beach by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Diego to Palm Beach is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx $390.

The cheapest way to travel between San Diego and Palm Beach, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around $390 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Diego and Palm Beach. We recommend that you fly from San Diego (SAN) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to West Palm Beach. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Diego and Palm Beach. It typically takes around 2 days 15h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Diego to Palm Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta and West Palm Beach. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 15h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between San Diego and Palm Beach. Buses run twice daily and take around 2 days 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Diego to Palm Beach. We recommend that you fly from San Diego (SAN) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to West Palm Beach. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Palm Beach is Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (PBI) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (FLL) and Miami International Airport (MIA) (MIA) 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 San Diego and Palm Beach. The distance is around 2,591 miles (4,169km) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Diego to Palm Beach is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around $390.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Diego and Palm Beach

Transport options from San Diego to Palm Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
6h 20m
$390
every 4 hours3,770km (2,343 miles)
Bus
2 days 15h
$425
twice daily4,899km (3,044 miles)
Drive
1 day 16h
$255
on demand4,169km (2,591 miles)

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Airports near Palm Beach

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

PBI
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Palm Beach
FLL
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
International Airport
Distance
43 miles (69km) from Palm Beach
MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA)
International Airport
Distance
58 miles (94km) from Palm Beach