What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to David?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to David is to bus which costs $260 - $360 and takes 4 days 19h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to David?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to David is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $270 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and David?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to David. However, there are services departing from Broadway & 1st Av and arriving at David via Tijuana Los Pinos, Huixtla, Tapachula, San Salvador and San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 19h.

How far is it from San Diego to David?

The distance between San Diego and David is 4487 km. The road distance is 5482.6 km.

How do I travel from San Diego to David without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to David without a car is to train and bus which takes 5 days 1h and costs $410 - $600.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to David?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from San Diego to David, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to David bus from?

San Diego to David bus services, operated by Autotravel, depart from Tijuana Los Pinos station.

Bus or fly from San Diego to David?

The best way to get from San Diego to David is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $270 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $360 and takes 4 days 19h.

Where does the San Diego to David bus arrive?

San Diego to David bus services, operated by Autotravel, arrive at Huixtla station.

What is the time difference between San Diego and David?

David is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 5:58 AM in San Diego and 7:58 AM in David.

Can I drive from San Diego to David?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to David is 5483 km. It takes approximately 2 days 21h to drive from San Diego to David.

Where can I stay near David?

There are 94+ hotels available in David.

San Diego to David - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to David (DAV)plane SAN - DAV
8h 49m
$271–1,005
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tijuana Los Pinos to Huixtlabus
2. Take the bus from Huixtla to Tapachulabus
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
4. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus
5. Take the bus from San José to Davidbus
4d 19h
$262–353
Drive 5,482.6 km
1. Drive from San Diego to Davidcar 5,482.6 km
2d 21h
$750–1,084
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Salvadorbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus
5d 1h
$417–591

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to David (DAV) flights

13Weekly Planes

10h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 4,487.3 km
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and David, Panama?

Copa Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to David (DAV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 1st Av to David via Otay Mesa Transit Center, Tijuana Los Pinos, Huixtla, Huixtla, Tapachula, San Salvador, San Salvador, San José, and San José in around 4d 19h.

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