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How to get fromSeattle to La Jollaby tram, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to La Jolla by tram, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, line 30 bus

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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 bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    6h 9m
    $118–411

  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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    33h 33m
    $206–385

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    39h 47m
    $494–981

  4. Drive 1,246.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to La Jollacar car 1,246.6 mi
    21h 9m
    $228–329

  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
    6h 7m
    $190–883

Seattle to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,084.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 39h 47m.

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