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How to get fromSan Diego to Chennaiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Chennai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chennai International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SAN - MAA
    22h 54m
    ₹46,259–236,538

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LAX - MAA
    27h 54m
    ₹64,730–130,194

  3. Fly San Diego International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane SAN - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Peramburtrain train
    28h 33m
    ₹57,459–160,106

  4. Fly San Diego International Airport to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane SAN - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    27h 24m
    ₹98,476–272,720

  5. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chennai 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 Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane ONT - MAA
    31h 55m
    ₹51,322–141,486

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹46,149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,625.9 km
  • Duration: 22h 54m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Chennai, India?

British Airways flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) once daily.

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