There are 4 ways to get from SeaTac to La Jolla 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
4h 8m$128–396Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
33h 18m$198–328Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
41h 16m$385–878Drive 1,234.2 mi
- Drive from SeaTac to La Jollacar 1,234.2 mi
20h 57m$226–326
SeaTac to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to La Jolla is to fly which costs $120 - $400 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to La Jolla is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $120 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from SeaTac to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Sacramento Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from SeaTac to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Seattle and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 16m.
The distance between SeaTac and La Jolla is 1074 miles. The road distance is 1241.4 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to La Jolla without a car is to bus which takes 33h 18m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from SeaTac to La Jolla, including transfers.
SeaTac to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
SeaTac to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from SeaTac to La Jolla is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $120 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 33h 18m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $900 and takes 41h 16m.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 33h 18m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
SeaTac to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
SeaTac to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to La Jolla is 1241 miles. It takes approximately 20h 57m to drive from SeaTac to La Jolla.
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