There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Tukwila 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 to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SAN - SEA
3h 45m$135–401Bus (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 Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
33h 3m$192–373Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
38h 24m$474–986Drive 1,245.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Tukwilacar 1,245.3 mi
21h 5m$228–329Fly to Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane SAN - PAE
6h 15m$174–759
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Tukwila is to fly which costs $130 - $410 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Tukwila is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $130 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Tukwila. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Interurban Ave S & 58th Ave S via Sacramento Bus Station and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Tukwila. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Seattle via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 24m.
The distance between San Diego and Tukwila is 1063 miles. The road distance is 1252.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Tukwila without a car is to bus which takes 33h 3m and costs $190 - $380.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from San Diego to Tukwila, including transfers.
San Diego to Tukwila bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Tukwila train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Tukwila is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $130 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 33h 3m, you could also train, which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 38h 24m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Tukwila, 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 Interurban Ave S & 58th Ave S via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 33h 3m.
- 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
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Paine Field County Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Paine Field County Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Paine Field County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- 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.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Tukwila bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Tukwila train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Tukwila is 1253 miles. It takes approximately 21h 5m to drive from San Diego to Tukwila.
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