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How to get fromSan Diego to San Carlosby plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to San Carlos by plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane SAN - VLN
    2. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    16h 28m
    $454–1,555

  2. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane SAN - CCS
    2. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    16h 53m
    $302–1,028

  3. Fly to Jacinto Lara International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM)plane plane SAN - BRM
    2. Take the bus from Barquisimeto to Sararebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sarare to Apartaderotaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Apartadero to Parque San Carlosbus bus
    18h 7m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,732.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 28m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and San Carlos, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to San Carlos. However, you can fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos. Alternatively, you can fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), walk to Caracas Airport, take the bus to Plaza Miranda, take the taxi to Terminal La Bandera, take the bus to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos.

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