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

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There are 6 ways to get from Aurora to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 5m
    $149–614

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    46h 43m
    $684–1,574

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 6h
    $398–728

  4. Drive 2,033.1 mi

    1. Drive from Aurora to San Diegocar car 2,033.1 mi
    32h 12m
    $371–536

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 20m
    $178–762

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    9h 18m
    $234–976

Aurora to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$684Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,759.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to San Diego via Naperville Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 46h 43m.

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