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How to get fromSan Diego to Addis Abababy plane, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Addis Ababa by plane, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane SAN - ADD
    22h 13m
    $370–950

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane LAX - ADD
    27h 3m
    $567–1,420

  3. Fly San Diego International Airport to Debre Marcos, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Debre Marcos (DBM)plane plane SAN - DBM
    2. Drive from Debre Marcos (DBM) to Addis Ababacar car
    29h 27m
    $393–924

  4. Bus, shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 11th Av & B St to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegasshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane LAS - ADD
    33h 55m
    $530–1,388

  5. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane TIJ - ADD
    34h 34m
    $604–2,123

  6. Bus to Imperial County Airport, fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane IPL - ADD
    32h 5m
    $530–1,442

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration25h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,732 km
  • Duration: 22h 13m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 3 times a day.

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