There are 5 ways to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle by plane, tram, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Oakland International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane OAK - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram
3h 2m$190–373Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
21h 38m$126–251BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly, tram
- Take the subway from Coliseum to West Oaklandsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SFO - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram
5h 23m$190–397Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
24h 2m$284–607Drive 810.3 mi
- Drive from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattlecar 810.3 mi
13h 58m$148–214
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle is to bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 21h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle is to fly and tram which takes 3h 2m and costs $190 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland Airport (OAK) station to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Oakland International Airport Station and arriving at Seattle via Coliseum and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 2m.
The distance between Oakland Airport (OAK) and Seattle is 693 miles. The road distance is 815 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 21h 38m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle, including transfers.
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle is to bus which takes 21h 38m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 24h 2m.
What companies run services between Oakland Airport (OAK), USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
You can take a subway from Oakland International Airport Station to Seattle Bus Station via Coliseum - OAC, Coliseum, West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h 38m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 22h 30m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle is 815 miles. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Seattle.
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