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

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

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

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    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    7h 42m
    $91–402

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    46h 45m
    $214–612

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station 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
    2d 4h

  4. Drive 2,033.1 mi

    1. Drive from Aurora to San Diegocar2,033.1 mi
    32h 1m
    $371–536

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    7h 35m
    $166–762

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMKE - SAN
    9h 38m
    $278–1,232

Aurora to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration46h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Aurora to San Diego via Naperville Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 46h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to San Diego via Naperville, Naperville Amtrak, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 4h.

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