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How to get fromIstanbul to San Diegoby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to San Diego by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeIST - SAN
    19h 40m
    $553–1,205

  2. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeIST - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    21h 3m
    $438–815

Istanbul (IST) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration17h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$481Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to San Diego. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, then fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, take the bus to San Diego, walk to Old Town Station, then take the vehicle to Santa Fe Depot.

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