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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Kyoto by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane SAN - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    14h 28m
    ¥108,835–838,782

  2. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane SAN - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    16h 12m

  3. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane SAN - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    19h 16m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration16h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥58,691Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,395.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 28m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Kyoto. However, you can fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Airport, then take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate. Alternatively, you can fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO), walk to Central Japan International Airport, take the train to Meitetsu Nagoya, walk to Nagoya, then take the train to Kyoto.

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