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How to get fromGold Coast to San Diegoby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to San Diego by train or plane

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BNE - SAN
    20h 14m
    $764–5,520

  2. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OOL - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    23h 49m
    $468–1,499

  3. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BNE - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    22h 51m
    $561–1,318

  4. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane BNE - CLD
    3. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    27h 24m
    $508–1,732

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration17h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$511Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,258.4 mi
  • Duration: 20h 14m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to San Diego. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, then fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Broadbeach South station, platform 1, walk to Broadbeach South station, stop B, take the line 777 bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to San Diego.

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