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How to get fromWashington to Pacific Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Pacific Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DCA - SAN
    6h 34m
    $180–557

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAD - SAN
    8h 6m
    $154–708

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2d 16h
    $716–1,813

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 17h
    $454–715

  5. Drive  2,603.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Pacific Beachcar car 2,603.1 mi
    43h 22m
    $476–687

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BWI - SAN
    7h 54m
    $354–1,200

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    9h 32m
    $253–620

Washington to Pacific Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$716Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,282.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Pacific Beach, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Grand Av & Ingraham St via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 2d 16h.

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