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

The distance between Wichita and San Diego is around 1,188 miles (1,912km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Wichita to San Diego 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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Fly

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $265
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Train and Bus

Take the train to San Bernardino then take the bus to San Diego.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to San Diego.

  • Duration23h 25m
  • Distance1,512 miles (2,433km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wichita and San Diego

There are several options for getting from Wichita to San Diego by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $250 and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $265.

The distance between Wichita and San Diego is around 1,188 miles (1,912km).

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Wichita and San Diego by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wichita to San Diego is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx $265.

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wichita and San Diego. We recommend that you fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to San Diego (SAN). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wichita and San Diego. We recommend that you fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to San Diego (SAN). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wichita and San Diego. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and arrive at San Diego (SAN) - via Phoenix (PHX). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Wichita to San Diego. There is however a flight that goes via Phoenix (PHX). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Wichita to San Diego typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) 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 Wichita and San Diego. The distance is around 1,512 miles (2,433km) 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 Wichita to San Diego is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around $265.

How do I get from Wichita to San Diego

Compare travel optionsbetween Wichita and San Diego

Transport options from Wichita to San Diego
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
$265
every 20 mins1,912km (1,188 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 8h
$250
4 times a week2,682km (1,666 miles)
Drive
23h 25m
$150
on demand2,433km (1,512 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