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How to get fromSan Diego to Seasideby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Seaside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    3h 29m
    $148–319

  2. Drive 437 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Seasidecar car 437 mi
    7h 37m
    $80–116

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 25m
    $141–316

  4. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 3m
    $90–163

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 17m
    $121–537

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 32m
    $117–298

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    14h 5m
    $92–143

San Diego to Seaside by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Del Monte / 1688 Del Monte via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 25m.

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