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How to get fromSan Diego to Space Needleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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

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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
    4h 12m
    $125–410

  2. Bus

    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
    33h 8m
    $194–376

  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
    38h 20m
    $484–1,037

  4. Drive 1,256.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Space Needlecar car 1,256.2 mi
    21h 17m
    $230–332

  5. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus, tram

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Westlaketram tram
    6h 2m
    $153–682

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar130Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,069.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Space Needle, 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 Space Needle via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, and 3rd Ave & Vine St in around 33h 8m.

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