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How to get fromEl Cajon to Seattleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SAN - SEA
    6h 5m
    $132–665

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    30h 55m
    $196–457

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    39h 25m
    $174–383

  4. Drive 1,261.3 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to Seattlecar car 1,261.3 mi
    21h 11m
    $231–333

  5. Tram, fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SAN - PAE
    3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Symphonytram tram
    7h 16m

El Cajon to Seattle by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration30h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Seattle Bus Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 30h 55m.

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