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

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

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  1. Fly to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SAN - GEG
    3h 25m
    $94–425

  2. Fly to Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SAN - PDX
    4h 39m
    $89–299

  3. 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 47m
    $193–373

  4. 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
    $470–983

  5. Drive 1,255 mi

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

  6. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    3h 46m
    $129–395

  7. Fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    4h 39m
    $158–725

San Diego to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration37h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$470Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,036.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to 4th Ave & Madison St via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 32h 47m.

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