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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Crater Lake by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane SAN - MFR
    2. Drive from Medford-Airport-MFR to Rim Village Crater Lake Lodgecar car
    4h 6m
    $152–419

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to 200 S Front St - Medfordbus bus
    4. Drive from VA SORCC Entrance to Crater Lakecar car
    27h 32m
    $147–310

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chemulttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Chemult to Crater Laketaxi taxi
    28h 1m
    $460–893

  4. Drive 862 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Crater Lake National Parkcar car 862 mi
    15h
    $158–228

  5. Fly to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane plane SAN - RDM
    2. Take the bus from Redmond Airport to Beaver Marshbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Beaver Marsh to Crater Laketaxi taxi
    6h 41m
    $519–1,385

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 812.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Crater Lake, Klamath County, OR, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Crater Lake. However, you can fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) then drive to Rim Village Crater Lake Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Crater Lake via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Front Street Station, and VA SORCC Entrance in around 27h 32m.

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