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How to get fromSan Diego to Maléby plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SAN - MLE
    27h 52m
    $739–2,370

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane LAX - MLE
    28h 32m
    $848–1,397

  3. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane PSP - MLE
    33h 21m
    $814–2,213

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration34hAverage Duration
Ticket$737Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,758.2 km
  • Duration: 27h 52m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Malé, Maldives?

KLM, IndiGo Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 3 times a day.

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