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How to get fromSan Diego to North Poleby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to North Pole by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SAN - FAI
    11h 38m
    $252–933

  2. Drive 3,386.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to North Polecar car 3,386.7 mi
    2d 15h
    $619–893

  3. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LAX - FAI
    16h 27m
    $284–1,003

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,596.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 38m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fairbanks (FAI) 3 times a day.

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