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How to get fromSan Diego to Allentownby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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There are 12 ways to get from San Diego to Allentown by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane SAN - ABE
    8h 41m
    $177–671

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentownbus bus
    2d 16h
    $863–1,797

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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 Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Allentownbus bus
    2d 19h
    $436–852

  4. Drive 2,653.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Allentowncar car 2,653.6 mi
    43h 53m
    $485–700

  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SAN - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Allentownbus bus
    7h 26m

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SAN - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 12m
    $271–960

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SAN - JFK
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Allentownbus bus
    8h 57m

  8. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus

    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 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 23m
    $410–1,227

  9. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAN - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 51m
    $258–710

  10. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train, bus

    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 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 10m
    $243–793

  11. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from San Diego 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 Rockville Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 20h
    $1,045–2,205

  12. Train, bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the train from San Diego 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 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3d 3h
    $1,093–2,312

San Diego to Allentown by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$863Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,361.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Allentown via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 2d 19h.

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