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How to get fromCalifornia to Seattle Airport (SEA)by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Seattle Airport (SEA) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SMF - SEA
    3h 17m
    $72–383

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus Greyhound US0500
    26h 50m
    $195–318

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    34h 39m
    $760–1,165

  4. Drive  1,123.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Seattle Airport (SEA)car car 1,123.8 mi
    19h 1m
    $193–278

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    3h 28m
    $145–376

  6. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    3h 57m
    $161–383

  7. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    3h 45m
    $116–386

  8. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LGB - SEA
    4h 30m
    $111–601

  9. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FAT - SEA
    4h 59m
    $131–421

California to Seattle Airport (SEA) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between California, USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport via Sacramento Bus Station in around 26h 50m.

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