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How to get fromResearch Triangle to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Research Triangle to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeRDU - SAN
    5h 18m
    $220–700

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary 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
    3d
    $307–740

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphiabus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 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
    3d 4h

  4. Drive 2,484.8 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to San Diegocar2,484.8 mi
    41h 10m
    $454–655

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to San Diego via Cary, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 3d.

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