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How to get fromKatoomba to San Diegoby train, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Katoomba to San Diego by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSYD - SAN
    20h 55m
    $867–3,122

  2. Train, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeSYD - CLD
    3. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain
    25h 30m
    $441–1,534

  3. Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSYD - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    21h 45m
    $452–1,232

  4. Train, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeSYD - BUR
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    26h 27m
    $495–1,668

  5. Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSYD - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    26h 57m
    $533–1,760

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$501Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Katoomba to San Diego. However, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, then fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Alternatively, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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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