What is the cheapest way to get from Maine to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Maine to San Diego is to bus and fly which costs $190 - $440 and takes 9h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maine to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Maine to San Diego is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $600 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at San Diego via Portland, ME, Boston, Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from Maine to San Diego?

The distance between Maine and San Diego is 2633 miles. The road distance is 3064.8 miles.

How do I travel from Maine to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Maine to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 0h and costs $1,000 - $2,400.

Where do I catch the Maine to San Diego bus from?

Maine to San Diego bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Bus or fly from Maine to San Diego?

The best way to get from Maine to San Diego is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $600 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 3 days 5h.

How long is the flight from Maine to San Diego?

There is no direct flight from Portland Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 7h 40m and has one stopover.

Where does the Maine to San Diego bus arrive?

Maine to San Diego bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

What is the time difference between Maine and San Diego?

San Diego is 3h behind Maine. It is currently 4:55 PM in Maine and 1:55 PM in San Diego.

Can I drive from Maine to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to San Diego is 3065 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Maine to San Diego.

Which airlines fly from Portland Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport?

American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta offer flights from Portland Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2311+ hotels available in San Diego.

Maine to San Diego - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: How long does it take to get from Maine to San Diego?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to fly from Portland (PWM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), including transfers and time at the airport.

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There are 6 ways to get from Maine to San Diego by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Fly from Portland
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PWM - SAN
7h 40m
$600–800
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BOS - SAN
9h 44m
$194–434
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
3d
$1,083–2,319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
3d 5h
$538–1,029
Drive 3,047 mi
1. Drive from Portland to San Diegocar 3,047 mi
2d 3h
$557–804
Bus to Augusta State Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lewiston Bus Stop to Augustabus
2. Fly from Augusta State Airport (AUG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane AUG - SAN
12h 53m
$211–779

Maine to San Diego by bus and train

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Distance: 2,617.8 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to San Diego via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 3d 5h.

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