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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle 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 39m
    $100–478

  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
    30h 56m
    $165–369

  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
    $205–349

  4. Drive 1,255.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to San Diegocar1,255.2 mi
    21h 7m
    $230–331

  5. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePAE - SAN
    5h 10m
    $109–581

Seattle to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest 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 bus from Seattle Bus Station to County Center/Little Italy Station via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 30h 56m.

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