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How to get fromSan Diego Airport (SAN) to Manhattanby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Manhattan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SAN - EWR
    6h 3m
    $237–911

  2. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SAN - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $190–1,057

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 20h
    $970–2,215

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 23h
    $448–885

  5. Drive 2,746.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Manhattancar car 2,746.2 mi
    45h 47m
    $502–724

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SAN - JFK
    6h 9m
    $210–1,065

  7. Fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SAN - LGA
    7h 30m
    $234–914

  8. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAN - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $401–1,327

  9. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAN - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 18m
    $230–801

San Diego Airport (SAN) to Manhattan by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$970Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,434.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 1 Transportation Island to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 20h.

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