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

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

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  1. Fly to Orlando

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SAN - MCO
    6h 26m
    $229–921

  2. Fly to Tampa, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain train
    8h 52m
    $200–717

  3. Bus, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Lakeland to Orlando, FLbus bus
    2d 10h
    $430–683

  4. 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 Wildwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    5. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain train
    2d 14h
    $721–1,450

  5. Drive 2,419.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Orlando, FLcar car 2,419.5 mi
    38h 3m
    $442–638

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Orlandobus bus
    2d 16h
    $696–1,444

  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 Orlandotrain train
    3d 13h
    $1,233–2,767

San Diego to Orlando, FL by bus, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$696Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,156.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando (MCO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Orlando, FL via Santa Ana, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Wildwood, Wildwood Amtrak Station, and Lakeland in around 2d 10h.

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