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

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There are 3 ways to get from Sapporo to San Diego by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeCTS - SAN
    16h 11m
    $469–1,714

  2. Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeCTS - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    18h 53m
    $402–719

  3. Train to Asahikawa Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Asahikawatrain
    2. Fly from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeAKJ - SAN
    20h 12m
    $522–2,044

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$466Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sapporo to San Diego. However, you can take the train to New Chitose Airport, walk to New Chitose Airport (CTS) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to San Diego Int'l Airport & Terminal 1, then take the line 992 bus to Broadway & Kettner Bl. Alternatively, you can take the train to Asahikawa, walk to 旭川駅, take the bus to 旭川空港, walk to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to San Diego Int'l Airport & Terminal 1, then take the line 992 bus to Broadway & Kettner Bl.

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