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How to get fromCook Islands to San Diegoby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cook Islands to San Diego by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RAR - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    20h 49m
    $995–4,014

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane RAR - CLD
    2. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    23h 30m
    $487–1,823

  3. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RAR - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    24h 11m
    $544–2,011

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RAR - SAN
    17h 34m
    $603–2,111

  5. Fly to Imperial County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane RAR - IPL
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    27h 58m
    $980–3,463

  6. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane RAR - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    28h 4m
    $503–1,821

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration16h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,827.2 mi
  • Duration: 20h 49m

What companies run services between Cook Islands and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) once a week.

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