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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle, WA to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    4h 40m
    $116–406

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station 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 44m
    $206–399

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    39h 8m
    $488–981

  4. Drive 1,255.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle, WA to San Diegocar car 1,255.1 mi
    21h 17m
    $230–331

  5. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    5h 50m
    $190–881

Seattle, WA to San Diego by foot, bus, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration32h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,066.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Seattle, 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, WA to County Center/Little Italy Station via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 32h 44m.

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