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How to get fromSeattle, WA to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak) or car

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

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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
    4h 32m
    $100–550

  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
    31h 8m
    $168–426

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    39h 10m
    $210–398

  4. Drive 1,255 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle, WA to San Diegocar1,255 mi
    21h 8m
    $229–331

  5. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePAE - SAN
    5h 43m
    $125–608

Seattle, WA to San Diego by foot, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, 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 vehicle from Seattle, WA to County Center/Little Italy Station via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 31h 8m.

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