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How to get fromSeaTac to San Diegoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from SeaTac to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSEA - SAN
    3h 6m
    $100–474

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    31h 21m
    $165–393

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    40h 16m

  4. Drive 1,242.8 mi

    1. Drive from SeaTac to San Diegocar1,242.8 mi
    20h 55m
    $227–328

SeaTac to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between SeaTac, 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 Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to County Center/Little Italy Station via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 31h 21m.

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