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How to get fromSan Diego to Whitethornby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SAN - ACV
    2. Take the bus from Arcata to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 40m
    $510–847

  2. Drive 711.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Whitethorncar car 711.1 mi
    12h 41m
    $130–188

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 30m
    $217–331

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    23h 9m
    $341–604

  5. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SAN - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Pear Tree Center - Rossbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 20m
    $256–398

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Leggett Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Leggett Amtrak Bus Stop to Whitethorntaxi taxi
    9h 30m
    $288–518

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Leggett Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Leggett Amtrak Bus Stop to Whitethorntaxi taxi
    9h 32m
    $295–567

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    22h 35m
    $258–380

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 791.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Whitethorn via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, Petaluma, and Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop in around 20h 30m.

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