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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Ocean Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Ocean Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - SAN
    8h 29m
    $206–573

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    10h 16m
    $165–945

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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 Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,778–2,797

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 20h
    $553–873

  5. Drive  2,746.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Ocean Beachcar car 2,746.1 mi
    45h 42m
    $470–678

  6. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    8h 56m
    $384–684

  7. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LGA - SAN
    10h 53m
    $221–922

Grand Central Terminal to Ocean Beach by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$553Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,462.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Ocean Beach, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Cable St & Newport Av via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 2d 19h.

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