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How to get fromCalifornia to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or tram

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SMF - SEA
    3h 55m
    $80–386

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Spokane International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SMF - GEG
    3h 53m
    $54–305

  3. 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 Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    27h 29m
    $174–292

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    34h
    $360–800

  5. Drive  1,134.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Seattlecar car 1,134.9 mi
    19h 11m
    $208–300

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SMF - PDX
    2. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway & 13th Stbus bus
    5h 3m
    $257–808

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway & 13th Stbus bus
    5h 13m
    $250–391

  8. Tram to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus

    1. Take the tram from Saint James Station to Metro/Airport Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    3. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway & 13th Stbus bus
    5h 31m
    $106–460

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    2. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway & 13th Stbus bus
    5h 44m
    $116–368

  10. Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus

    1. Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane FAT - PDX
    3. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway & 13th Stbus bus
    6h 36m

California to Washington by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration27h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between California, USA and Washington, 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 4th Ave & Madison St via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 27h 29m.

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