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How to get fromSan Diego to Altonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Alton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    4h 10m
    $187–289

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    45h 29m
    $335–630

  3. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Alton Stationtrain train
    45h 53m
    $687–1,479

  4. Drive 1,813.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Altoncar car 1,813.1 mi
    29h 34m
    $331–478

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 12h
    $800–1,795

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,575.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Alton via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 45h 29m.

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