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How to get fromLos Gatos to Seattleby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Gatos to Seattle by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 27 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Winchester Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    5h 11m
    $138–381

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 48m
    $134–230

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    25h 35m
    $246–558

  4. Drive  845 mi

    1. Drive from Los Gatos to Seattlecar car 845 mi
    14h 32m
    $155–223

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    6h 1m
    $174–402

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    6h 40m
    $230–407

Los Gatos to Seattle by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 726.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Los Gatos, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Seattle Bus Station via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 23h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 23h 53m.

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