There are 5 ways to get from Kirkland to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
5h 18m$126–406Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
35h 9m$196–386Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
40h 46m$486–991Drive 1,263 mi
- Drive from Kirkland to San Diegocar 1,263 mi
21h 26m$231–333Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
6h 27m$183–834
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kirkland to San Diego is to fly which costs $120 - $410 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kirkland to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $120 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Kirkland to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 3 and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Bellevue TC - Bay 6, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kirkland to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Univ of Washington and arriving at San Diego via Seattle and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 46m.
The distance between Kirkland and San Diego is 1081 miles. The road distance is 1270.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kirkland to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 35h 9m and costs $190 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Kirkland to San Diego, including transfers.
Kirkland to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Kirkland to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Kirkland to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $120 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $390 and takes 35h 9m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $1,000 and takes 40h 46m.
What companies run services between Kirkland, WA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 3 to County Center/Little Italy Station via Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10, Bellevue TC - Bay 6, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 35h 9m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kirkland to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Kirkland to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirkland to San Diego is 1270 miles. It takes approximately 21h 26m to drive from Kirkland to San Diego.
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