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

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GEG - SAN
    3h 59m
    $92–445

  2. Fly from Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    4h 45m
    $88–308

  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 56m
    $193–383

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    39h 8m
    $476–985

  5. Drive 1,255.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to San Diegocar car 1,255.3 mi
    21h 16m
    $230–331

  6. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    4h 11m
    $123–403

  7. 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 48m
    $172–807

Washington to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration39h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$476Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,036.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Washington, 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 2nd Ave & Marion St to County Center/Little Italy Station via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 33h 56m.

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