How far is San Diego from Seattle?

About 1063 miles (1715 km) separate San Diego and Seattle.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Seattle?

Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to Seattle leave from Mission Valley Sheraton and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Seattle?

Once in Seattle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are EMP Museum, Mt St Helens, Pacific Science Center, Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant and Woodland Park Zoo.

Bus San Diego to Seattle from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Seattle on September 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 8h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 5h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 20h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 21h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 8h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Seattle on September 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 11h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 5h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 8h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 20h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 21h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Seattle on September 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 11h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 5h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 8h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 20h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 21h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Seattle on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 5h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 3h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 4h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 22h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 23h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Seattle on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 5h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 3h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 4h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 22h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 23h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Seattle.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$87 - $415	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$151 - $816	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 156kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Seattle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

$151Cheapest ticket

156kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Seattle: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$156

Average bus trip duration1d 18h

Number of daily buses25

Earliest bus departure6:45am

Distance1062 miles (1712 km)

Latest bus departure7:35pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,278 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound San Diego Seattle recent customer reviews

Horrible others coughing i got very sick

Dashae W.

December 16, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,678 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

San Diego to Seattle Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from San Diego to Seattle.

Bus service from San Diego to Seattle will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from San Diego to Seattle, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Seattle?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Seattle

A - Greyhound Station

B - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

C - Washington State Convention Center

D - Pier 91

E - Pier 66

F - International District

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego, CA, US - Seattle

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/24

$158

09/25

$216

Today

$148

09/27

$193

09/28

$240

09/29

$213

09/30

$193

10/01

$137

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of $137

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $137 to $240 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $137 which is on 2025-10-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San Diego to Seattle but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Diego to Seattle, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Diego to Seattle that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 18h	Avg Price$156	Daily Departures25
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 13h	Avg Price$172	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

Bus from Seattle to San Diego, CA, US

You can also go to Seattle by train

Train from San Diego, CA, US to Seattle

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