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How to get fromSan Diego to Cebu Cityby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Cebu City by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Mactan–Cebu International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane SAN - CEB
    17h 48m
    ₱25,387–90,066

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Mactan–Cebu International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane LAX - CEB
    23h 8m
    ₱30,274–55,304

  3. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Mactan–Cebu International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane ONT - CEB
    25h 39m
    ₱31,628–102,228

  4. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Mactan–Cebu International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane PSP - CEB
    27h 12m
    ₱30,220–102,311

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Bohol–Panglao International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bohol–Panglao International Airport (TAG)plane plane LAX - TAG
    3. Take the ferry from Tagbilaran Port to Cebuferry ferry
    29h 42m
    ₱39,794–127,944

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration19h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₱25,086Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,976.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 48m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Cebu City, Philippines?

Japan Airlines, United Airlines, and five other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) 4 times a day.

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