There are 5 ways to get from Puyallup to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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
4h 51m$115–405Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
33h 32m$198–325Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
39h 33m$373–933Drive 1,227.9 mi
- Drive from Puyallup to San Diegocar 1,227.9 mi
20h 46m$225–324Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly
- Take the train from Puyallup Station to King Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
6h 37m$323–434
Puyallup to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puyallup to San Diego is to fly which costs $110 - $410 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Puyallup to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $110 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Puyallup to San Diego. However, there are services departing from State Fair Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Lakewood Station, Olympia and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Puyallup station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Puyallup Station and arriving at San Diego via Tacoma and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 33m.
The distance between Puyallup and San Diego is 1077 miles. The road distance is 1235 miles.
The best way to get from Puyallup to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 33h 32m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Puyallup to San Diego, including transfers.
Puyallup to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Olympia station.
Puyallup to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Puyallup to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $110 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 33h 32m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $950 and takes 39h 33m.
What companies run services between Puyallup, 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 State Fair Bus Stop to County Center/Little Italy Station via Lakewood Station - Bay 1, Lakewood Station, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 33h 32m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Puyallup to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Puyallup to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puyallup to San Diego is 1235 miles. It takes approximately 20h 46m to drive from Puyallup to San Diego.
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