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How to get fromSan Diego to Pattayaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Pattaya by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane SAN - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 53m
    ฿14,200–45,924

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane LAX - BKK
    3. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 58m
    ฿14,835–30,521

  3. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane TIJ - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 11m
    ฿26,348–48,087

  4. Fly San Diego International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane SAN - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    26h
    ฿18,970–52,219

  5. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane ONT - BKK
    4. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 44m
    ฿17,052–59,008

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿13,979Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,591.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 53m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Pattaya, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Pattaya. However, you can fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station.

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