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

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

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  1. Fly to Yakima Air Terminal Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)plane plane SAN - YKM
    6h 39m
    $103–451

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    36h 27m
    $213–418

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Yakimabus bus
    41h 45m
    $514–1,059

  4. Drive 1,155.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Yakimacar car 1,155.7 mi
    20h 30m
    $211–305

  5. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    7h 41m
    $147–451

  6. Fly to Spokane International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SAN - GEG
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Yakimabus bus
    8h 40m

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ellensburgbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Transit Centerbus bus 11
    43h 19m
    $480–942

San Diego to Yakima by tram and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration36h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 982.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Yakima via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 36h 27m.

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