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How to get fromSan Diego to Portofinoby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Portofino by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane plane SAN - GOA
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    17h 7m
    €393–1,280

  2. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SAN - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    19h 40m
    €304–971

  3. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane SAN - LIN
    2. Take the train from Pavia to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    18h 22m
    €401–1,065

  4. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane SAN - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignoletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    19h 36m
    €366–1,194

  5. Fly to Pisa International Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane plane SAN - PSA
    2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    20h 2m
    €637–1,112

  6. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane SAN - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    19h 29m
    €785–1,587

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,889.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 7m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Portofino. However, you can fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA), walk to Aeroporto/Arrivi, take the bus to Brignole Fs/Capolinea, walk to Genova Brignole, take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino. Alternatively, you can fly to Milan Linate Airport (LIN), walk to Linate Aeroporto, take the line 4 subway to Stazione Forlanini, walk to Milano Forlanini, take the train to Pavia, take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino.

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