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

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There are 6 ways to get from McChord Field 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 to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to SeaTac Stationbus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSEA - SAN
    10h 31m
    $95–488

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    37h 6m
    $154–326

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    45h 47m
    $195–305

  4. Drive 1,219 mi

    1. Drive from McChord Field to San Diegocar1,219 mi
    20h 33m
    $223–322

  5. Bus, shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    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
    12h 46m
    $116–593

  6. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to SeaTac Stationbus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSEA - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    13h 54m
    $258–513

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar120Weekly Planes
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between McChord Field, WA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from McChord Field to County Center/Little Italy Station via SR 512 P&R - Zone F, Tacoma Dome Station - Zone A, Tacoma, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 37h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from McChord Field to San Diego via Lakewood Station, Lacey Transit Center, Amtrak Station, Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 45h 47m.

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