There are 5 ways to get from Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego 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 from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
4h 40m$126–406Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
33h 3m$196–379Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
39h 8m$482–987Drive 1,255.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle - Amtrak to San Diegocar 1,255.1 mi
21h 17m$229–331Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
5h 4m$178–828
Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego by foot, bus, and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego is to fly which costs $120 - $410 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $120 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle - Amtrak station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 8m.
The distance between Seattle - Amtrak and San Diego is 1073 miles. The road distance is 1262.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 33h 3m and costs $190 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego, including transfers.
Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $120 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 33h 3m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $1,000 and takes 39h 8m.
What companies run services between Seattle - Amtrak, 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 vehicle from Seattle - Amtrak to County Center/Little Italy Station via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 33h 3m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego is 1262 miles. It takes approximately 21h 17m to drive from Seattle - Amtrak to San Diego.
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