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How to get fromSan Diego to Kelsoby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Portland International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SAN - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    5h 9m
    $101–306

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    30h 33m
    $178–355

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kelso-Longviewtrain train Coast Starlight
    34h 53m
    $420–933

  4. Drive 1,129.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Kelsocar car 1,129.4 mi
    19h 4m
    $207–298

  5. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    6h 32m
    $161–455

San Diego to Kelso by tram, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 992.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Kelso-Longview via Los Angeles in around 34h 53m.

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