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How to get fromSan Diego to Houltonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Houlton by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Presque Isle, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Presque Isle (PQI)plane plane SAN - PQI
    2. Take the bus from Presque Isle, Maine to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    10h 59m
    $230–798

  2. Fly to Rockland, Amtrak Thruway, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane SAN - RKD
    2. Take the bus from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Bangor, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    15h 12m
    $190–612

  3. 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 Bostontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    3d 5h
    $1,119–2,370

  4. Bus, train

    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 train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    3d 9h
    $775–1,582

  5. Drive 3,246.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Houltoncar car 3,246.9 mi
    2d 8h
    $593–856

  6. Fly to Fredericton International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fredericton International Airport (YFC)plane plane SAN - YFC
    2. Drive from Fredericton-Airport-YFC to Houltoncar car
    9h 26m
    $212–747

  7. Fly to Bangor, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane SAN - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    12h 15m
    $283–992

  8. Fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane SAN - BHB
    2. Take the bus from Acadia Gateway Center to Bangor - Concord Coachbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    14h 55m
    $232–834

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Presque Isle (PQI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,778.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Houlton, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Houlton. However, you can fly to Presque Isle (PQI), take the taxi to Presque Isle, Maine, take the bus to Houlton, Maine, then take the taxi to Houlton. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Houlton via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, Bangor Transportation Center, Bangor, ME, and Houlton, Maine in around 3d 5h.

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