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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane SAN - YUL
    5h 53m
    $379–1,591

  2. Train via Toronto

    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 Detroittrain train
    4. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    2d 16h
    $1,318–3,107

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus bus
    3d 7h
    $733–1,443

  4. Drive 4,621.9 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Montrealcar car 4,621.9 km
    47h 52m
    $912–1,318

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus bus
    2d 23h
    $1,281–2,616

  6. 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 Schenectadytrain train
    4. Take the train from Schenectady to Montreal Central Stationtrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,456–3,154

San Diego to Montreal by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,967.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?

Air Canada and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Montréal via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 2d 16h.

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