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How to get fromSeattle to Carmel Valleyby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Carmel Valley by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, tram

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    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    6h 6m
    $150–466

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    33h 37m
    $221–402

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 32m
    $510–1,011

  4. Drive 1,239.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Carmel Valleycar car 1,239.1 mi
    21h
    $227–327

  5. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    6h 4m
    $222–938

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sorrento Valley/Del Marbus bus
    7h 59m
    $215–553

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

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Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,091.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Carmel Valley via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Camino Del Mar & 4th St in around 33h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Carmel Valley via Los Angeles and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 38h 32m.

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