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

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

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SAN - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $246–673

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SAN - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 46m
    $145–555

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 50m
    $683–1,467

  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 Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $356–672

  5. Drive 1,882.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Galesburgcar car 1,882.7 mi
    33h 6m
    $344–497

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 22m
    $184–645

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 37m
    $161–562

San Diego to Galesburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$683Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,621 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 42h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 2d 2h.

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