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How to get fromSeattle to San Diego Airport (SAN)by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to San Diego Airport (SAN) 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 42m
    $136–406

  2. Fly from King County International Airport

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    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BFI - SAN
    6h 27m
    $133–653

  3. 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 5m
    $194–376

  4. 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 18m
    $461–981

  5. Drive 1,255.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to San Diego Airport (SAN)car car 1,255.4 mi
    21h 17m
    $230–331

  6. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    4h 41m
    $168–828

Seattle to San Diego Airport (SAN) by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,066.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and San Diego Airport (SAN), 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 Terminal 1 Transportation Island via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 33h 5m.

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