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

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeRAR - SAN
    18h 15m
    $505–1,916

  2. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeRAR - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    25h 48m
    $481–1,657

  3. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeRAR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    19h 48m
    $1,158–2,421

  4. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeRAR - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    36h 31m
    $482–1,656

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeRAR - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    27h 5m
    $596–2,063

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration16h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$524Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rarotonga, Cook Islands and San Diego, CA, USA?

Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a week.

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