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How to get fromNotre Dame to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car or train

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

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBN - SAN
    7h 12m
    $201–878

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    9h
    $136–358

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    2d 1h
    $220–428

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union 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

  5. Drive 2,155.1 mi

    1. Drive from Notre Dame to San Diegocar2,155.1 mi
    33h 47m
    $394–569

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    8h 50m
    $196–798

South Bend (SBN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to San Diego via South Bend Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 1h.

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