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How to get fromSan Diego to Flintby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Bishop International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SAN - FNT
    7h 1m
    $141–517

  2. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SAN - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing to Flintbus bus
    9h 45m
    $121–498

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 4h
    $585–1,508

  4. 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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $419–673

  5. Drive  2,324.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Flintcar car 2,324.4 mi
    36h 46m
    $425–613

  6. Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane SAN - MBS
    2. Take the bus from Saginaw to Flintbus bus
    8h 56m
    $140–524

  7. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    8h 8m
    $222–748

San Diego to Flint by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$585Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,947 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Flint, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Flint Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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