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How to get fromCook Islands to San Diegoby plane, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cook Islands to San Diego by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeRAR - SAN
    18h 15m
    $505–1,916

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeRAR - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    36h 36m
    $482–1,756

  3. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeRAR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    19h 48m
    $1,158–2,421

  4. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeRAR - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    25h 48m
    $491–1,757

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration16h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$512Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cook Islands and San Diego, CA, USA?

Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a week.

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