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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Miami Beach by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SAN - FLL
    6h 8m
    $316–1,187

  2. Fly to Miami International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SAN - MIA
    6h 6m
    $152–474

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $753–1,469

  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 Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $467–901

  5. Drive 2,646.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Miami Beachcar car 2,646.2 mi
    41h 47m
    $483–698

  6. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Clewistonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Clewiston to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    3d
    $456–715

  7. 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 Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 23h
    $1,386–2,970

San Diego to Miami Beach by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$467Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,292 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Miami Beach, FL, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Collins Av & 18 St via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Miami Airport Station in around 2d 19h.

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