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

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    6h 15m
    $222–902

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 10h
    $417–796

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    2d 22h
    $892–1,997

  4. Drive 2,381.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to San Diegocar car 2,381.1 mi
    37h 29m
    $435–628

Charlotte to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,080.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to San Diego via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 10h.

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