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How to get fromSan Diego to Springfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SAN - SPI
    8h
    $165–613

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SAN - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 13m
    $159–583

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    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 bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    46h 5m
    $723–1,527

  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 Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    46h 55m
    $339–664

  5. Drive 1,845.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Springfieldcar car 1,845.5 mi
    32h 30m
    $337–487

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 1m
    $170–254

  7. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SAN - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 45m
    $170–621

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 13h
    $841–1,783

San Diego to Springfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$723Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,606.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 46h 55m.

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