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How to get fromCleveland Airport (CLE) to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLE - SAN
    6h 5m
    $220–900

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    9h 33m
    $203–479

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak 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
    2d 7h
    $782–1,802

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus 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 11h
    $402–778

  5. Drive 2,340.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to San Diegocar car 2,340.7 mi
    38h 19m
    $428–617

  6. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane CLE - CLD
    2. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    10h 49m
    $217–854

Cleveland Airport (CLE) to San Diego by subway, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,023.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport Station to San Diego via Tower City Station Track 13, Cleveland Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 7h.

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