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

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - SAN
    7h 20m
    $186–856

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    3d
    $1,082–2,275

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station 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
    3d 4h
    $544–1,070

  4. Drive 2,510 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to San Diegocar car 2,510 mi
    40h 16m
    $459–662

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    9h 58m
    $290–1,064

Cary to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,082Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,202.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cary to San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 3d.

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