There are 4 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
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SEA - SAN
4h 5m$100–550Bus
- 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$168–423Train
- Take the train from Tukwila Station to Tacoma Dome Station
- Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego
40h 4m$201–400Drive 1,247.2 mi
- Drive from Renton to San Diego1,247.2 mi
20h 59m$228–329
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 - $430 and takes 32h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Renton to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Renton station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tukwila Station and arriving at San Diego via Tacoma and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 4m.
The distance between Renton and San Diego is 1065 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 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Renton to San Diego, including transfers.
Renton to San Diego train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tukwila Station.
The best way to get from Renton to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $430 and takes 32h 20m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $400 and takes 40h 4m.
Renton to San Diego train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Tacoma Dome Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Renton to San Diego is 1254 miles. It takes approximately 20h 59m to drive from Renton to 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 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- 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
- $100–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Train from Tukwila Station to Tacoma Dome Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tukwila Station to Tacoma Dome Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tacoma to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- 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
- $90–150
- 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
- $75–200
- 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
- $90–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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