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

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

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  1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FLL - SAN
    7h 4m
    $292–1,203

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MIA - SAN
    7h 13m
    $144–486

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus 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 18h
    $469–905

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    3d 21h
    $1,377–2,904

  5. Drive 2,608.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to San Diegocar car 2,608.8 mi
    41h 40m
    $477–688

Fort Lauderdale to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$469Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,270.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to San Diego via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 18h.

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