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How to get fromSan Diego to Cortezby plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Cortez by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly, drive

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane SAN - DRO
    2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Cortezcar car
    5h 4m
    $77–361

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Durango to Corteztaxi taxi
    25h 47m
    $598–1,038

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Durango to Corteztaxi taxi
    28h 36m
    $439–658

  4. Drive 748.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Cortezcar car 748.2 mi
    12h 58m
    $137–198

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 674.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Cortez, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Cortez. However, you can fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) then drive to Cortez. Alternatively, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, walk to Albuquerque Bus Station, take the bus to Durango, then take the taxi to Cortez.

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