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How to get fromAlton to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    4h 9m
    $180–289

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    39h 1m
    $326–600

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    46h 11m
    $685–1,482

  4. Drive 1,814.2 mi

    1. Drive from Alton to San Diegocar car 1,814.2 mi
    29h 36m
    $332–479

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    2d 14h
    $688–1,629

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,574.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to County Center/Little Italy Station via Saint Louis, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 39h 1m.

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