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How to get fromSan Diego to Tibetby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Tibet by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SAN - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    24h 19m
    ¥4,382–12,156

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane LAX - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    26h 58m
    ¥4,573–12,697

  3. Fly from Tijuana International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane TIJ - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    25h 21m
    ¥4,769–14,203

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration26h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,571.3 km
  • Duration: 24h 19m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Tibet. However, you can fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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