There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Kent 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
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SAN - SEA
3h 54m$132–398Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus Greyhound US0500
32h 59m$193–373Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
38h 18m$463–986Drive 1,240.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Kentcar 1,240.3 mi
20h 58m$227–327
San Diego to Kent by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Kent is to fly which costs $130 - $400 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Kent is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Kent station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3 via Sacramento Bus Station and International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Kent station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Kent Sounder Station via Los Angeles and Tacoma Dome Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 18m.
The distance between San Diego and Kent is 1068 miles. The road distance is 1247.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Kent without a car is to bus which takes 32h 59m and costs $190 - $380.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from San Diego to Kent, including transfers.
San Diego to Kent bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Kent train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Kent is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $130 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 32h 59m, you could also train, which costs $460 - $1,000 and takes 38h 18m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Kent, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3 via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 in around 32h 59m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Kent bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Kent train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Kent is 1248 miles. It takes approximately 20h 58m to drive from San Diego to Kent.
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