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

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There are 5 ways to get from Blue Lake to San Diego by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeACV - SAN
    7h 1m
    $203–555

  2. Drive 778 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blue Lake to San Diegocar778 mi
    13h 27m
    $142–206

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus101
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
    23h 39m

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    26h 30m

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeACV - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    8h 33m
    $328–765

Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Blue Lake, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greenwood Ave to County Center/Little Italy Station via Arcata, Copeland St Transit Mall, San Francisco Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 23h 39m.

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