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

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There are 4 ways to get from Apex to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeRDU - SAN
    5h 38m
    $257–743

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    3d 1h
    $278–706

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphiabus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    3d 4h

  4. Drive 2,503.8 mi

    1. Drive from Apex to San Diegocar2,503.8 mi
    40h 1m
    $457–660

Apex to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Apex, NC, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Salem St at Hunter St IB to San Diego via Cary Depot, Cary, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 3d 1h.

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