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How to get fromSan Diego to Rockvilleby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Rockville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAN - DCA
    6h 5m
    $188–575

  2. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAN - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 21m
    $173–658

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    2d 15h
    $973–2,067

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus bus 515
    2d 18h
    $427–836

  5. Drive 2,583.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Rockvillecar car 2,583.9 mi
    42h 48m
    $472–682

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAN - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $360–1,085

San Diego to Rockville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$973Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,292 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Rockville, MD, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Rockville Amtrak via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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