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How to get fromAthens to San Diegoby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to San Diego by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Athens International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATH - SAN
    19h 57m
    $500–1,310

  2. Fly Athens International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ATH - CLD
    2. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    26h 14m
    $394–1,422

  3. Bus to Kalamata International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane KLX - SAN
    25h 33m
    $630–2,242

  4. Fly Athens International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ATH - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    24h 34m
    $587–1,133

  5. Fly Athens International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ATH - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    27h 1m
    $539–1,804

Athens International Airport (ATH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration18h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,971.8 mi
  • Duration: 19h 57m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day.

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