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How to get fromNew York, NY to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from New York, NY to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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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
    7h 55m
    $202–1,112

  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
    9h 15m
    $186–1,066

  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 Diegotrain train
    2d 19h
    $973–2,223

  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 to San Diegobus bus
    2d 22h
    $473–913

  5. Drive 2,741 mi

    1. Drive from New York, NY to San Diegocar car 2,741 mi
    45h 34m
    $501–723

  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
    7h 49m
    $233–931

  7. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LGA - SAN
    9h 39m
    $256–1,011

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    2d 20h
    $833–1,817

New York, NY to San Diego by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$973Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,458.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and San Diego, 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 New York, NY to San Diego via Grand St, 34 St-Herald Sq, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 19h.

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