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

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

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  1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport

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    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GSO - SAN
    6h 59m
    $281–1,036

  2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - SAN
    6h 52m
    $182–852

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus 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 10h
    $407–790

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    2d 23h
    $882–2,037

  5. Drive 2,381.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to San Diegocar car 2,381.1 mi
    37h 29m
    $435–628

  6. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    6h 15m
    $222–902

North Carolina to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,135.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to San Diego via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 10h.

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