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

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

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  1. Fly from Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATW - SAN
    6h 22m
    $218–922

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2d 5h
    $519–1,175

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus 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 7h
    $403–768

  4. Drive 2,123.7 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to San Diegocar car 2,123.7 mi
    34h 7m
    $388–560

  5. Fly from Green Bay

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GRB - SAN
    8h 6m
    $236–942

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    8h 22m
    $343–1,554

Appleton to San Diego by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$519Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to San Diego via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 7h.

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