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How to get fromSan Diego to Davidby plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to David (DAV)plane plane SAN - DAV
    8h 47m
    $223–867

  2. Bus via Huixtla

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Los Pinos to Huixtlabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huixtla to Tapachulabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Josébus bus
    5. Take the bus from San José to Davidbus bus
    4d 19h
    $250–340

  3. Drive  5,482.6 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Davidcar car 5,482.6 km
    2d 21h
    $750–1,084

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Terminal NicaBusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to David Panamabus bus
    5d 3h
    $417–513

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,487.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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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