What is the best way to travel from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego?
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What is the cheapest way to reach San Diego from Salt Lake City, UT?
You can get to San Diego with just $69 by taking a Flight from Alaska Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Alaska Airlines2h 0m011:40 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport12:40 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/5/2026 11:40:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/5/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Greyhound US27h 40m09:10 PMSalt Lake City, UTIntermodal Hub11:50 PMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) at 11/5/2026 9:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
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Frontier Airlines16h 47m08:10 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport11:57 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/6/2026 8:10:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 11:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 47m
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Frontier Airlines13h 11m011:46 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport11:57 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/6/2026 11:46:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 11:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 11m
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Alaska Airlines2h 12m07:38 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport8:50 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:38:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 12m
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Alaska Airlines2h 13m07:06 PMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport8:19 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:06:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 13m
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United Airlines5h 12m06:00 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport10:12 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/6/2026 6:00:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 10:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
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United Airlines5h 48m08:06 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport12:54 PMMcClellan-Palomar AirportMcClellan-Palomar Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/6/2026 8:06:00 AM to McClellan-Palomar Airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 12:54:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $285 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 48m
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Greyhound US27h 40m09:10 PMSalt Lake City, UTIntermodal Hub11:50 PMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) at 11/8/2026 9:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
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Frontier Airlines11h 7m09:28 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport7:35 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/9/2026 9:28:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 7m
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Alaska Airlines2h 12m07:38 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport8:50 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/9/2026 7:38:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 12m
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Alaska Airlines2h 0m011:40 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport12:40 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/9/2026 11:40:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Frontier Airlines5h 22m011:46 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport4:08 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/9/2026 11:46:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 4:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 22m
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United Airlines6h 57m06:00 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport11:57 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/9/2026 6:00:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 11:57:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 57m
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Volaris14h 51m04:07 PMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport5:58 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/9/2026 4:07:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 11/10/2026 5:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $259 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 51m
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Alaska Airlines2h 0m011:40 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport12:40 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/11/2026 11:40:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/11/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Greyhound US27h 40m09:10 PMSalt Lake City, UTIntermodal Hub11:50 PMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) at 11/11/2026 9:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 11/12/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
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What are the fastest trips from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego?
You can get to San Diego from Salt Lake City, UT in just 2h 0m with a Flight from Alaska Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Alaska Airlines2h 0m011:40 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport12:40 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/5/2026 11:40:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/5/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Greyhound US27h 40m09:10 PMSalt Lake City, UTIntermodal Hub11:50 PMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) at 11/5/2026 9:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
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Alaska Airlines2h 12m07:38 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport8:50 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:38:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 12m
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Alaska Airlines2h 13m07:06 PMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport8:19 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:06:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 13m
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United Airlines5h 1m04:34 PMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport8:35 PMMcClellan-Palomar AirportMcClellan-Palomar Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/6/2026 4:34:00 PM to McClellan-Palomar Airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $287 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 1m
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United Airlines5h 12m06:00 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport10:12 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/6/2026 6:00:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 10:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
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United Airlines5h 48m08:06 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport12:54 PMMcClellan-Palomar AirportMcClellan-Palomar Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/6/2026 8:06:00 AM to McClellan-Palomar Airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 12:54:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $285 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 48m
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United Airlines6h 54m07:00 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport12:54 PMMcClellan-Palomar AirportMcClellan-Palomar Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/6/2026 7:00:00 AM to McClellan-Palomar Airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (USA) arriving at 11/6/2026 12:54:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $286 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
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Greyhound US27h 40m09:10 PMSalt Lake City, UTIntermodal Hub11:50 PMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) at 11/8/2026 9:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
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Alaska Airlines2h 0m011:40 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport12:40 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/9/2026 11:40:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Alaska Airlines2h 12m07:38 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport8:50 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/9/2026 7:38:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 12m
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United Airlines5h 1m04:34 PMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport8:35 PMMcClellan-Palomar AirportMcClellan-Palomar Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/9/2026 4:34:00 PM to McClellan-Palomar Airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $386 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 1m
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Frontier Airlines5h 22m011:46 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport4:08 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/9/2026 11:46:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 4:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 22m
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United Airlines5h 48m08:06 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport12:54 PMMcClellan-Palomar AirportMcClellan-Palomar Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/9/2026 8:06:00 AM to McClellan-Palomar Airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 12:54:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $382 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 48m
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United Airlines6h 57m06:00 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport11:57 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/9/2026 6:00:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/9/2026 11:57:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 57m
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Alaska Airlines2h 0m011:40 AMSalt Lake City AirportSalt Lake City Airport12:40 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport (USA) at 11/11/2026 11:40:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 11/11/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Greyhound US27h 40m09:10 PMSalt Lake City, UTIntermodal Hub11:50 PMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) at 11/11/2026 9:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 11/12/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego
What are the most popular stations in Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego?
In Salt Lake City, UT, you will usually depart from SLC Airport, Pioneer Rd @ 1381 S Bus Stop or Intermodal Hub, while in San Diego you will be arriving at San Ysidro Transit Center, Old Town Transit Center or Santa Fe Depot, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San Diego from Salt Lake City, UT? With 5 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego, you can pay as low as $69 with a Flight from Alaska Airlines.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Alaska Airlines: you will get to San Diego in just 2h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Volaris, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Centerfield, UT or to San Diego Airport, and look at flights from Ogden-Hinckley Airport, and landing at Tijuana Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego?
The most popular companies between Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego, are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Volaris. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Greyhound US
Airlines: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Volaris and 1 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego
How can I reach San Diego from Salt Lake City, UT?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to San Diego from Salt Lake City, UT.
How far is San Diego from Salt Lake City, UT?
The distance between Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego is 627.0 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 27 kgs of CO2, a train 35 kgs, a car 172 kgs, and a flight 248 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego?
You can get to San Diego with just $69 by taking a Flight from Alaska Airlines.
What is the fastest way to get from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San Diego in just 2h 0m with a Flight from Alaska Airlines.
More routes to Salt Lake City, UT and to San Diego
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Salt Lake City, UT and to San Diego. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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