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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to San Diego by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EDI - SAN
    17h 34m
    $313–1,113

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GLA - SAN
    18h 39m
    $305–1,146

  3. Train to Newcastle, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane NCL - SAN
    18h 48m
    $382–1,213

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport 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
    $410–886

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    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
    22h 28m

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration16h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,193.7 mi
  • Duration: 17h 34m

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

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

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