What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to San Diego is to bus and fly which costs $220 - $1,600 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $220 - $1,600.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to San Diego?

The distance between Ann Arbor and San Diego is 1993 miles. The road distance is 2313.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $800 - $1,800.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Ann Arbor to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to San Diego bus from?

Ann Arbor to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to San Diego train from?

Ann Arbor to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ann Arbor to San Diego?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to San Diego is to train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $800 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $850 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Ann Arbor to San Diego bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and San Diego?

San Diego is 3h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 5:57 AM in Ann Arbor and 2:57 AM in San Diego.

Where does the Ann Arbor to San Diego train arrive?

Ann Arbor to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to San Diego is 2314 miles. It takes approximately 36h 16m to drive from Ann Arbor to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Ann Arbor to San Diego?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to San Diego?

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Bus to Detroit, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DTW - SAN
6h 26m
$227–1,517
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
2d 3h
$808–1,729
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
2d 9h
$452–810
Drive 2,300.1 mi
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to San Diegocar 2,300.1 mi
36h 16m
$420–607
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAN - SAN
8h 7m
$233–918

Ann Arbor to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

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2d 3hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,981.8 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to San Diego via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 9h.

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