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How to get fromSan Diego to Mattoonby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from San Diego to Mattoon by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SAN - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 35m
    $148–505

  2. 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 bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 1h
    $401–614

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 2h
    $1,352–2,137

  4. Drive  1,924.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Mattooncar car 1,924.5 mi
    31h 16m
    $352–508

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 59m
    $196–574

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 20m
    $258–434

  7. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SAN - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 23m
    $152–513

  8. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 16m
    $227–370

  9. Fly to Indianapolis, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 3m
    $199–698

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,503–2,362

San Diego to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,728.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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