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

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There are 6 ways to get from Duke University to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - SAN
    8h 12m
    $165–707

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus 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 23h

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    3d 1h
    $1,808–2,942

  4. Drive  2,470.6 mi

    1. Drive from Duke University to San Diegocar car 2,470.6 mi
    40h 57m
    $451–652

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GSO - SAN
    10h 38m
    $241–891

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    11h 8m
    $207–447

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,208 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Breeze Airways, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Duke University to San Diego via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham, Charlotte Bus Station, Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 23h.

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