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How to get fromSan Diego to Riva San Vitaleby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Riva San Vitale by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    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 Capolago-Riva S.Vitaletrain train
    16h 5m
    CHF 245–841

  2. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane SAN - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Mendrisiotrain train
    15h 45m
    CHF 359–1,065

  3. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SAN - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    16h 49m
    CHF 380–1,119

  4. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane SAN - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiassotrain train
    18h 18m
    CHF 320–1,136

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,805.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 5m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Riva San Vitale, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Riva San Vitale. However, you can fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Capolago-Riva S.Vitale. 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 Monza, take the train to Mendrisio, then take the train to Capolago-Riva S. Vitale.

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