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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkland to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePAE - SAN
    3h 51m
    $163–627

  2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSEA - SAN
    5h 23m
    $103–491

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    34h
    $163–363

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    40h 47m
    $206–322

  5. Drive 1,262.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkland to San Diegocar1,262.9 mi
    21h 17m
    $231–333

Kirkland to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34hAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St & 2nd St W to County Center/Little Italy Station via NE Campus Pkwy & University Way NE, Seattle, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 34h.

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