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How to get fromSpringfield to San Diegoby plane, bus, train or car

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

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  1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSGF - SAN
    6h 27m
    $128–624

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    39h 24m
    $159–336

  3. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    42h 48m
    $206–607

  4. Drive 1,584.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to San Diegocar1,584.6 mi
    25h 36m
    $290–418

  5. Bus to Joplin Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeJLN - SAN
    9h 10m
    $163–678

Springfield to San Diego by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration39h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly.

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