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How to get fromKo Samui to San Diegoby plane, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ko Samui to San Diego by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeUSM - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    23h 52m
    $564–894

  2. Fly to Tijuana International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)planeUSM - TIJ
    26h 37m
    $534–1,784

  3. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeUSM - SAN
    23h 44m
    $931–2,839

  4. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeUSM - CLD
    2. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain
    40h 34m
    $783–2,446

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$578Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and San Diego, CA, USA?

Bangkok Airways, Cathay Pacific, and three other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) twice daily.

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