There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA) 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
2h 54m$120–400Bus (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 7m$189–369Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain Coast Starlight
37h 49m$453–986Drive 1,243.9 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 1,243.9 mi
21h 4m$227–328
San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA) by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which costs $120 - $400 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $120 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tacoma via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 49m.
The distance between San Diego and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 1057 miles. The road distance is 1251.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to bus which takes 32h 7m and costs $180 - $370.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), including transfers and time at the airport.
San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $120 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 32h 7m, you could also train, which costs $450 - $1,000 and takes 37h 49m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), 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 Tacoma Intl Airport via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 32h 7m.
- 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
- $410–900
- Website
- Amtrak
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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
- $75–150
- 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
The quickest flight from San Diego International Airport Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 54m.
San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 1251 miles. It takes approximately 21h 4m to drive from San Diego to Seattle Airport (SEA).
Delta, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. offer flights from San Diego International Airport Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Airport.
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