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

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

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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
    $110–513

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    30h 31m
    $159–336

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    38h 22m
    $196–375

  4. Drive 1,224.2 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to San Diegocar1,224.2 mi
    20h 34m
    $224–323

  5. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePDX - SAN
    6h 58m
    $159–375

Tacoma to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tacoma, 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 Tacoma to County Center/Little Italy Station via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 30h 31m.

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