There are 4 ways to get from SeaTac to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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
2h 45m$110–400Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2111
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
31h 16m$197–380Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
40h 15m$473–968Drive 1,242.9 mi
- Drive from SeaTac to San Diegocar 1,242.9 mi
21h 4m$227–328
SeaTac to San Diego by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to San Diego is to fly which costs $110 - $400 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $110 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from SeaTac to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 16m.
The distance between SeaTac and San Diego is 1057 miles. The road distance is 1250.1 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 31h 16m and costs $190 - $380.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), including transfers and time at the airport.
SeaTac to San Diego bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
The best way to get from SeaTac to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $110 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 31h 16m.
The quickest flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 45m.
SeaTac to San Diego bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and San Diego, 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 County Center/Little Italy Station via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 31h 16m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to San Diego is 1250 miles. It takes approximately 21h 4m to drive from SeaTac to San Diego.
Delta, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. offer flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport.
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