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Planning a drive from San Francisco (CA) to San Diego (CA)? Compare quotes from multiple brands with no booking fees. It's also possible to take the opposite journey – from San Diego to San Francisco.
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It's 503 miles (810 km) from San Francisco to San Diego when driving along the I-5 S, which takes about 8 hours to drive. Alternatively, it's about 553 miles (890 km) when driving the US-101 S, which takes around 9.5 hours.
Yes, you can rent a luxury car from San Francisco to San Diego through several car rental companies, including Enterprise, National, Alamo, Sixt, Avis, and Budget. Available models typically include the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Chrysler 300.
Yes, you can rent a people carrier for a one-way trip from San Francisco to San Diego. Available models include the Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Traverse, and Chrysler Pacifica from companies like Hertz, Sixt, Dollar, Thrifty, National, and Budget.
Yes, you can rent an SUV for a one-way trip along the California coast. Popular models like the BMW X1, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Toyota RAV4 are available from rental companies such as Sixt, Hertz, and Enterprise.
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