There are 5 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
5h 20m$132–406Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
7h 35m$328–446Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Diegobus
36h 19m$208–334Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
40h 21m$474–973Drive 1,237.5 mi
- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Powaycar 1,237.5 mi
20h 59m$226–327
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway is to fly which costs $130 - $410 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $130 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Broadway & 1st Av and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway station. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Seattle and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 21m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Poway is 1092 miles. The road distance is 1244.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway without a car is to bus which takes 36h 19m and costs $200 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $130 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 36h 19m, you could also train, which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 40h 21m.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Poway, 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 Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Diego, Broadway & 1st Av, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 36h 19m.
- 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
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
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
- $360–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway is 1245 miles. It takes approximately 20h 59m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Poway.
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