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

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to San Diego by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSP - SAN
    5h 12m
    $212–552

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2d 3h
    $669–1,378

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 7h
    $412–712

  4. Drive 1,907.3 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to San Diegocar car 1,907.3 mi
    31h 22m
    $349–503

Saint Paul to San Diego by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$669Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,539.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St & Washington Station to San Diego via Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 7h.

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