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

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Gatos to Seattle by bus, plane, tram, 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 to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram

    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
    3. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram tram
    5h 26m
    $142–384

  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
    $122–242

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    25h 35m
    $256–608

  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 to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    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 16m
    $176–405

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    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 55m
    $234–411

  7. Line 27 bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Winchester Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    4. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    5. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Westlaketram tram
    7h 55m
    $196–414

Los Gatos to Seattle by bus and tram

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration23h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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 $250–600 and the journey takes 23h 53m.

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