There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Pacific Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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)plane SEA - SAN
5h 37m$118–411Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
33h 1m$198–377Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
39h 14m$491–965Drive 1,249 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Pacific Beachcar 1,249 mi
21h 10m$228–330Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
5h 34m$200–983
Seattle to Pacific Beach by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Pacific Beach is to fly which costs $110 - $420 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Pacific Beach is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $200 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Grand Av & Ingraham St via Sacramento Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Pacific Beach. 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 39h 14m.
The distance between Seattle and Pacific Beach is 1085 miles. The road distance is 1256.3 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Pacific Beach without a car is to bus which takes 33h 1m and costs $190 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Seattle to Pacific Beach, including transfers.
Seattle to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Pacific Beach is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 33h 1m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $1,000 and takes 39h 14m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Pacific Beach, 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 Grand Av & Ingraham St via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 33h 1m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Pacific Beach is 1256 miles. It takes approximately 21h 10m to drive from Seattle to Pacific Beach.
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