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

The distance between San Diego and Wichita is around 1,189 miles (1,913km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out WichitaSan Diego if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from San Diego (SAN) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $285
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center then take the train to Newton.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Wichita State University.

  • Duration23h 25m
  • Distance1,510 miles (2,430km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Diego and Wichita

There are several options for getting from San Diego to Wichita by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $250 and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $285.

The distance between San Diego and Wichita is around 1,189 miles (1,913km).

It takes around 3h 60m to get from San Diego and Wichita by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Diego to Wichita is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx $285.

The cheapest way to travel between San Diego and Wichita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $250 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Diego and Wichita. We recommend that you fly from San Diego (SAN) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT). instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between San Diego and Wichita. We recommend that you fly from San Diego (SAN) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT). instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Diego and Wichita. Flights depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) - via Phoenix (PHX). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from San Diego to Wichita. There is however a flight that goes via Phoenix (PHX). This services will take at least 3h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from San Diego to Wichita typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from San Diego (SAN) and and arrive into Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT).

The closest major airport to Wichita is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) (ICT) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Wichita. Tulsa International Airport (TUL) (TUL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) 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 Wichita. The distance is around 1,510 miles (2,430km) by road and it will take around 23h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Diego to Wichita is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around $285.

How do I get from San Diego to Wichita

Compare travel optionsbetween San Diego and Wichita

Transport options from San Diego to Wichita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 60m
$285
every 20 mins1,913km (1,189 miles)
Train and Plane6h 50m
$290
every 3 hours2,183km (1,356 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 7h
$250
once daily2,683km (1,667 miles)
Drive
23h 25m
$150
on demand2,430km (1,510 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between San Diego and Wichita

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Airports near Wichita

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

ICT
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6 miles (9km) from Wichita
TUL
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
International Airport
Distance
131 miles (211km) from Wichita
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
180 miles (289km) from Wichita