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How to get fromTacoma to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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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 37m
    $123–403

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Olympia 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 23m
    $184–366

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 20m
    $470–962

  4. Drive 1,224.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to San Diegocar car 1,224.3 mi
    20h 43m
    $224–323

  5. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    6h 59m
    $128–395

  6. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Howell St & 9th Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    6h 43m
    $180–831

Tacoma to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,074.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and San Diego, 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 Commerce St Station - Zone G to County Center/Little Italy Station via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 33h 23m.

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