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How to get fromSan Diego to La Juntaby plane, car, train (Amtrak), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to La Junta by plane, car, train (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Pueblo Memorial Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)plane plane SAN - PUB
    2. Drive from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to La Juntacar car
    5h 30m
    $93–402

  2. 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 La Junta Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    27h 17m
    $423–867

  3. Drive 1,091.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to La Juntacar car 1,091.3 mi
    18h 15m
    $200–288

  4. Fly San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to La Junta Stationtrain train
    11h 16m
    $616–943

  5. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Pueblo Memorial Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)plane plane CLD - PUB
    3. Drive from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to La Juntacar car
    9h 32m
    $108–464

San Diego to La Junta by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 873.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and La Junta, CO, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to La Junta Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 27h 17m.

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