There are 5 ways to get from Renton to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SEA - SAN
4h 31m$99–480Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831
32h 20m$163–363Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
40h 37m$206–322Drive 1,247.2 mi
- Drive from Renton to San Diego1,247.2 mi
20h 59m$228–329Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PAE - SAN
6h 43m$112–584
Renton to San Diego by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Renton to San Diego is to bus which costs $160 - $370 and takes 32h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Renton to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $95 - $480.
The distance between Renton and San Diego is 1069 miles. The road distance is 1254.5 miles.
The best way to get from Renton to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 32h 20m and costs $160 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Renton to San Diego, including transfers.
The best way to get from Renton to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 32h 20m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 40h 37m.
Yes, the driving distance between Renton to San Diego is 1254 miles. It takes approximately 20h 59m to drive from Renton to San Diego.
There are 2141+ hotels available in San Diego.
What companies run services between Renton, 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 SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to County Center/Little Italy Station via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 32h 20m.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Medford
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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