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How to get fromEdinburgh to San Diegoby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to San Diego by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EDI - SAN
    17h 32m
    $423–1,413

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane EDI - 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
    40h 7m
    $413–1,328

  3. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EDI - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    20h 42m
    $440–961

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EDI - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    21h 46m
    $497–1,687

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,193.7 mi
  • Duration: 17h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and San Diego, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours.

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