There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to La Jolla 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
5h 42m$125–408Bus (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 28m$207–332Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
39h 42m$370–878Drive 1,246.6 mi
- Drive from Seattle to La Jollacar 1,246.6 mi
21h 9m$228–329Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
6h 4m$320–433
Seattle to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to La Jolla is to fly which costs $120 - $410 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to La Jolla is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $120 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Sacramento Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 42m.
The distance between Seattle and La Jolla is 1089 miles. The road distance is 1253.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to La Jolla without a car is to bus which takes 33h 28m and costs $200 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Seattle to La Jolla, including transfers.
Seattle to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to La Jolla is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $120 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 33h 28m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $900 and takes 39h 42m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, 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 Bus Station to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 33h 28m.
- 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 Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- 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
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- 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
- $330–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to La Jolla is 1254 miles. It takes approximately 21h 9m to drive from Seattle to La Jolla.
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