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

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

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSEA - SAN
    3h 28m
    $150–548

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    32h 32m
    $160–403

  3. Train (Amtrak)

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

  4. Drive 1,257.5 mi

    1. Drive from Mercer Island to San Diegocar1,257.5 mi
    21h 12m
    $230–332

  5. Taxi to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Mercer Island to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)taxi
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePAE - SAN
    3h 52m
    $192–661

Mercer Island to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to County Center/Little Italy Station via 5th Ave S & S Weller St, 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St, SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 32h 32m.

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