What is the cheapest way to get from Elmira to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Elmira to San Diego is to fly which costs $190 - $850 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elmira to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Elmira to San Diego is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $190 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Elmira and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmira to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Elmira and arriving at San Diego via Binghamton, Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

How far is it from Elmira to San Diego?

The distance between Elmira and San Diego is 2306 miles. The road distance is 2639.4 miles.

How do I travel from Elmira to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Elmira to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 14h and costs $900 - $2,100.

How long does it take to get from Elmira to San Diego?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Elmira to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmira to San Diego bus from?

Elmira to San Diego bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Elmira station.

Bus or fly from Elmira to San Diego?

The best way to get from Elmira to San Diego is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,000 and takes 3 days 2h.

Where does the Elmira to San Diego bus arrive?

Elmira to San Diego bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Binghamton, Ny station.

What is the time difference between Elmira and San Diego?

San Diego is 3h behind Elmira. It is currently 4:16 PM in Elmira and 1:16 PM in San Diego.

Can I drive from Elmira to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmira to San Diego is 2639 miles. It takes approximately 44h 27m to drive from Elmira to San Diego.

How do I get a bus ticket from Elmira to San Diego?

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1884+ hotels available in San Diego.

Elmira to San Diego - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ELM - SAN
8h 45m
$192–803
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elmira to Rochesterbus 948
2. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
2d 14h
$935–2,036
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Nybus
2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Newark Penn Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
3d 2h
$504–966
Drive 2,624.1 mi
1. Drive from Elmira to San Diegocar 2,624.1 mi
44h 27m
$479–692
Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Nybus
2. Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BGM - SAN
11h 33m
$234–861
Bus to Rochester, fly
1. Take the bus from Elmira to Rochesterbus
2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ROC - SAN
11h 9m
$294–1,099
Bus to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus
2. Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ITH - SAN
10h 38m
$214–805

Elmira to San Diego by bus and train

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2d 14hAverage Duration

$935Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,292.9 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Elmira, NY, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Delta flies from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elmira to San Diego via Binghamton, Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 3d 2h.

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