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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLE - SAN
    7h 52m
    $182–552

  2. 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 5h
    $1,442–2,277

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 9h

  4. Drive  2,350.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to San Diegocar car 2,350.5 mi
    38h 31m
    $429–620

Cleveland to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,035.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 5h.

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