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How to get fromMcChord Air Force Base to San Diegoby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from McChord Air Force Base to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSEA - SAN
    5h 23m
    $99–476

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    31h 32m
    $156–343

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    40h 11m
    $204–322

  4. Drive 1,213.1 mi

    1. Drive from McChord Air Force Base to San Diegocar1,213.1 mi
    20h 21m
    $222–320

  5. Bus, shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle
    3. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePAE - SAN
    7h 42m
    $115–591

McChord Air Force Base to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between McChord Air Force Base, WA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Berkeley St SW & Washington Ave SW to County Center/Little Italy Station via Capitol Way at State Ave, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 31h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berkeley St SW & Washington Ave SW to San Diego via SR 512 P&R - Zone F, D St E & 25th St E, Tacoma, and Los Angeles in around 40h 11m.

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