What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Chelan?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Chelan is to fly and bus which costs $70 - $320 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Chelan?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Chelan is to fly and bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $70 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Chelan?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Chelan. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Johnson at Chelan City Hall via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Greyhound and Wenatchee Columbia Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 51m.

How far is it from San Diego to Chelan?

The distance between San Diego and Chelan is 1080 miles. The road distance is 1301.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Chelan without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Chelan without a car is to bus which takes 38h 51m and costs $230 - $470.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Chelan?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from San Diego to Chelan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Chelan bus from?

San Diego to Chelan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the San Diego to Chelan bus arrive?

San Diego to Chelan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Chelan?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Chelan is 1301 miles. It takes approximately 23h 3m to drive from San Diego to Chelan.

Where can I stay near Chelan?

There are 110+ hotels available in Chelan.

San Diego to Chelan - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Chelan by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Fly to Wenatchee, bus
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1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane SAN - EAT
2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus
7h 35m
$70–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Columbia Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus 21 / ...
38h 51m
$234–463
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain
3. Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus 21 / ...
45h 26m
$504–1,012
Drive 1,293.6 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Chelancar 1,293.6 mi
23h 3m
$237–341
Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SAN - SEA
2. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus
10h 33m
$175–506

San Diego to Chelan by tram and bus

14Weekly Services

38h 51mAverage Duration

$234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,074 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Chelan, WA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hall via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Seattle Greyhound, and Wenatchee Columbia Station in around 38h 51m.

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