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How to get fromSapporo to San Diegoby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Sapporo to San Diego by train or plane

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  1. Train, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CTS - SAN
    15h 15m
    $446–1,608

  2. Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CTS - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    19h 57m
    $653–1,206

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration14h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,254.3 mi
  • Duration: 15h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Sapporo to San Diego. However, you can take the train to New Chitose Airport, walk to New Chitose Airport (CTS) airport, then fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Alternatively, you can take the train to New Chitose Airport, walk to New Chitose Airport (CTS) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to San Diego.

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