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

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There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATL - SAN
    6h 46m
    $222–442

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville 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 Union Station to San Diegobus bus
    2d 7h
    $369–704

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 15h
    $703–1,636

  4. Drive 2,192.3 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to San Diegocar car 2,192.3 mi
    34h 12m
    $401–578

Gainesville to San Diego by train, bus, and tram

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$703Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,951.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to San Diego via Gainesville, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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