There are 5 ways to get from Spokane to San Diego by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane GEG - SAN
3h 59m$67–335Bus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Boise, ID - Airportbus
- Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Las Vegasbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to San Ysidro, CAbus
35h 40m$282–441Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
43h 9m$437–988Drive 1,274 mi
- Drive from Spokane to San Diegocar 1,274 mi
22h 53m$233–336Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
39h 26m$239–395
Spokane to San Diego by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to San Diego is to fly which costs $65 - $340 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $65 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at San Ysidro, CA via Boise Airport, 3988 W Chinden - Boise and Las Vegas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Spokane to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at San Diego via Portland and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 9m.
The distance between Spokane and San Diego is 1043 miles. The road distance is 1281.4 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 35h 40m and costs $280 - $450.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Spokane to San Diego, including transfers.
Spokane to San Diego bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Spokane station.
Spokane to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $65 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $450 and takes 35h 40m, you could also train, which costs $430 - $1,000 and takes 43h 9m.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane to Civic Center Station via Boise, ID - Airport, Boise Airport, W Chinden Blvd & E 39th St NEC, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, Las Vegas, San Ysidro, CA, and San Ysidro Station in around 35h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Spokane International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Spokane International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane to Boise, ID - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $130–160
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Booking & Getting There
Spokane to San Diego bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Boise, ID - Airport station.
Spokane to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to San Diego is 1281 miles. It takes approximately 22h 53m to drive from Spokane to San Diego.
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