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How to get fromGrand Canyon South Rim to San Diegoby bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Canyon South Rim to San Diego by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Flagstaff, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Imax Theater to Flagstaff Pulliam Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FLG - SAN
    7h 15m
    $110–420

  2. Drive 500.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Canyon South Rim to San Diegocar car 500.9 mi
    9h 47m
    $92–132

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Canyon South Rim to Williamstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Williams to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    14h 51m
    $226–342

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    16h 48m
    $227–459

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Canyon Village to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    7h 15m
    $377–607

  6. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAS - SAN
    9h 43m
    $189–649

  7. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus Grand Canyon-Las Vegas
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2037
    17h 19m
    $160–215

Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 454.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Canyon South Rim to San Diego. However, you can walk to Grand Canyon Visitor Center, take the bus to Big E Steakhouse and Saloon, walk to Grand Canyon Imax Theater, take the bus to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, walk to Flagstaff (FLG) airport, then fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Williams, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, then take the bus to San Diego.

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