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

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - SAN
    7h 34m
    $164–706

  2. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    9h 43m
    $162–401

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 12h
    $429–692

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    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
    $791–2,025

  5. Drive  2,472.2 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to San Diegocar car 2,472.2 mi
    40h 57m
    $452–652

Durham to San Diego by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,205.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to San Diego via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 12h.

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