There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Old Town 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
5h 1m$108–512Bus
- 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
30h 45m$170–426Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
38h 56m$209–396Drive 1,251.7 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Old Town San Diego1,251.7 mi
21h 3m$229–330Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PAE - SAN
6h 9m$125–608
Seattle to Old Town San Diego by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Old Town San Diego is to bus which costs $170 - $430 and takes 30h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Old Town San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Old Town San Diego. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Old Town San Diego. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 56m.
The distance between Seattle and Old Town San Diego is 1079 miles. The road distance is 1259 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Old Town San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 30h 45m and costs $170 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Seattle to Old Town San Diego, including transfers.
Seattle to Old Town San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Old Town San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Old Town San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $430 and takes 30h 45m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $400 and takes 38h 56m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Old Town San Diego, San Diego County, 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 Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station in around 30h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- 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
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Medford
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- 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 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
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
- $170–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–38
- 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
- $80–210
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Old Town San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Old Town San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Old Town San Diego is 1259 miles. It takes approximately 21h 3m to drive from Seattle to Old Town San Diego.
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