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How to get fromBellingham to San Diegoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Bellingham to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBLI - SAN
    6h 22m
    $113–556

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham to Seattle Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
    34h 1m
    $190–408

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattlebus
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    42h 31m

  4. Drive 1,343.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to San Diegocar1,343.7 mi
    22h 43m
    $246–355

  5. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSEA - SAN
    6h 45m
    $128–539

  6. Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePAE - SAN
    6h 35m
    $123–602

  7. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeYVR - SAN
    7h 50m
    $157–987

Bellingham to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Allegiant Air, and Southwest Airlines fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham to County Center/Little Italy Station via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 34h 1m.

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