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Whether it interested in driving an SUV,  sports car, convertible, or luxury car rental we can accommodate with plenty of choice. Experience everything you can while driving to your final destination and take advantage of a SIXT one way car rental deal.\n[accordion]\n# Fastest route from San Diego to San Francisco\nThe quickest route between San Diego and San Francisco is the 502 mile drive north along Interstate 5, which takes about 8 hours. This inland route is, however, less scenic as a driving north on US Hwy 101 or directly along the California coast on Hwy 1. Driving on US 101 lengthens the drive by an hour while driving Hwy 1 turns the trip into an about 600 mile, 12 hour drive. If you do drive Hwy 1 it is best to break up the drive over two days to make sure you do not have to drive the best parts in the dark. 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