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How to get fromMontreal to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Montreal to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YUL - SAN
    8h 20m
    $273–1,203

  2. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    2d 16h
    $971–2,220

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    3d 5h
    $546–1,031

  4. Drive 2,902 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to San Diegocar car 2,902 mi
    46h 40m
    $665–960

  5. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BTV - SAN
    12h 37m
    $285–1,128

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,052–2,267

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    2d 23h
    $938–1,894

Montreal to San Diego by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$971Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,465.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and San Diego, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to San Diego via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 16h.

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