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How to get fromSouth Bend to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBN - SAN
    6h 17m
    $194–817

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    8h 21m
    $179–710

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    2d 1h
    $757–1,625

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 5h
    $398–738

  5. Drive 2,150 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to San Diegocar car 2,150 mi
    34h 2m
    $393–567

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    8h 2m
    $222–863

South Bend to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$757Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,801 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 1h.

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