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How to get fromNaperville to San Diegoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to San Diego by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    7h 52m
    $107–325

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    45h 34m
    $212–612

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    2d 4h

  4. Drive 2,047.8 mi

    1. Drive from Naperville to San Diegocar2,047.8 mi
    31h 53m
    $374–540

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    7h 51m
    $167–765

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMKE - SAN
    9h 53m
    $329–680

Naperville to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration45h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 45h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Naperville Amtrak to San Diego via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 4h.

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