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How to get fromSan Diego to Elmiraby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Elmira by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane plane SAN - ELM
    9h 12m
    $171–655

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rochester to Elmirabus bus 947
    2d 14h
    $938–2,037

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    5. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmirabus bus
    2d 23h
    $465–929

  4. Drive 2,622.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Elmiracar car 2,622.3 mi
    44h 29m
    $479–692

  5. Fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane plane SAN - BGM
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus bus
    14h 30m
    $215–723

  6. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SAN - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Elmirabus bus
    10h 39m
    $322–1,181

  7. Fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane plane SAN - ITH
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus bus
    11h 18m
    $185–699

San Diego to Elmira by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$938Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,293.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Elmira, NY, USA?

Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Elmira via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Harrisburg, Pa, and Scranton Bus Station in around 2d 23h.

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