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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2h 45m
    $120–400

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    32h 41m
    $192–371

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    40h 1m
    $453–988

  4. Drive 1,242.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to San Diegocar car 1,242.5 mi
    21h 4m
    $227–328

Seattle Airport (SEA) to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration32h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,051.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), 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 32h 41m.

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