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How to get fromSan Diego to Rock Islandby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Rock Island by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SAN - MLI
    7h 37m
    $128–525

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Davenportbus bus
    43h 55m
    $301–593

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    43h 59m
    $823–1,637

  4. Drive 1,907.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Rock Islandcar car 1,907.8 mi
    29h 57m
    $349–503

San Diego to Rock Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,591.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Davenport via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 43h 55m.

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