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How to get fromMiami Beach to San Diegoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Miami Beach to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MIA - SAN
    6h 53m
    $143–483

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station 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 to San Diegobus bus
    2d 20h
    $483–928

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak 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 Diegotrain train
    4d
    $1,383–2,973

  4. Drive 2,637.3 mi

    1. Drive from Miami Beach to San Diegocar car 2,637.3 mi
    42h 9m
    $482–696

  5. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FLL - SAN
    7h 27m
    $310–1,220

Miami Beach to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$483Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,277.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Miami Beach, FL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Collins Av & 17 St to San Diego via Miami Airport Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 20h.

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