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

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

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    3h 56m
    $125–406

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    32h 37m
    $205–388

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    37h 56m
    $482–983

  4. Drive 1,255 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Seattlecar car 1,255 mi
    21h 14m
    $229–331

  5. Fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    5h 45m
    $153–682

San Diego to Seattle by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,068 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Seattle, 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 Seattle Bus Station via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 32h 37m.

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