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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to San Diego by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Dayton

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAY - SAN
    8h 27m
    $242–1,002

  2. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IND - SAN
    9h 54m
    $218–855

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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 6h
    $760–1,642

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus
    2d 7h
    $363–702

  5. Drive 2,150.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to San Diegocar car 2,150.5 mi
    35h 9m
    $393–567

  6. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CVG - SAN
    9h 38m
    $223–772

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CMH - SAN
    9h 29m
    $315–952

Dayton to San Diego by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,908.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to San Diego via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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