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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Long Beach by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 29m
    $149–548

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 48m
    $130–469

  3. Train

    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 Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    2d
    $710–1,598

  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 to Michigan City, INbus bus
    2d 5h
    $375–734

  5. Drive 2,118.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Long Beachcar car 2,118.1 mi
    33h 33m
    $387–559

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    9h
    $238–814

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,795.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Long Beach, IN, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Long Beach via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and 11th St. in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Long Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, and Michigan City, IN in around 2d 5h.

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