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How to get fromSan Diego to Punta del Esteby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Punta del Este by plane, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane SAN - MVD
    2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    18h 34m
    $398–1,313

  2. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Carrasco International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane TIJ - MVD
    2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    26h 4m
    $382–1,335

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Carrasco International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane LAX - MVD
    3. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    22h 1m
    $557–1,059

  4. Fly San Diego International Airport to Ministro Pistarini International Airport, Bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)plane plane SAN - EZE
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Madero to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    24h 13m
    $475–1,459

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration20h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,971.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 34m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Punta del Este, Uruguay?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Punta del Este. However, you can fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco, then take the bus to Terminal Punta del Este. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to San Ysidro Station, walk to San Ysidro, take the bus to Tijuana Airport, walk to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) airport, fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco, then take the bus to Terminal Punta del Este.

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