There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Renton 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 59m$159–338Bus (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 50m$230–356Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain
- Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to Tukwila Sounder Stationtrain
38h 12m$785–1,333Drive 1,247.1 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Rentoncar 1,247.1 mi
21h 7m$214–308
San Diego to Renton by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Renton is to fly which costs $150 - $340 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Renton is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $150 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Renton. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Rainier Ave S & SW 7th St via Sacramento Bus Station and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Renton station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tukwila Sounder Station via Los Angeles and Tacoma Dome Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 12m.
The distance between San Diego and Renton is 1064 miles. The road distance is 1254.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Renton without a car is to bus which takes 32h 50m and costs $230 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from San Diego to Renton, including transfers.
San Diego to Renton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Renton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Renton is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 32h 50m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,400 and takes 38h 12m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Renton, 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 Rainier Ave S & SW 7th St via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 32h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to Tukwila Sounder Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to Tukwila Sounder Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Renton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Renton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Renton is 1254 miles. It takes approximately 21h 7m to drive from San Diego to Renton.
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