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How to get fromSan Diego to South Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to South Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SAN - EWR
    6h 59m
    $222–925

  2. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SAN - JFK
    7h 3m
    $208–1,097

  3. Train via Ossining

    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 Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2d 20h
    $1,039–2,245

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 23h
    $460–904

  5. Drive 2,736.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to South Beachcar car 2,736.3 mi
    45h 43m
    $500–722

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SAN - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    8h 34m
    $266–1,527

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Whitehall Ferry Terminal to St. George Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2d 22h
    $891–1,835

  8. 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 Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,100–2,329

San Diego to South Beach by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,039Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,450.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and South Beach, NY, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Hylan Blvd/Burgher Av via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Croton-Harmon, 125th Street - Harlem, 125th Street, Bowling Green, and Broadway/Morris St in around 2d 20h.

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