There are 8 ways to get from Pier 1 to Pier 39 by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SEA - SFO
5h$165–388Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
21h 31m$138–216Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
24h 5m$225–528Drive 806.5 mi
- Drive from Pier 1 to Pier 39car 806.5 mi
13h 57m$148–213Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SEA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway
- Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Stockton Sttram
4h 52m$220–383Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, tram
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PAE - SFO
- Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Stockton Sttram
5h 22m$190–413Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SEA - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
6h 16m$146–389Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SEA - STS
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
6h 11m$178–473
Pier 1 to Pier 39 by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pier 1 to Pier 39 is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 21h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Pier 1 to Pier 39 is to fly and BART and tram which takes 4h 52m and costs $220 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Pier 1 station to Pier 39. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at North Point St & Stockton St via Sacramento Bus Station and Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Pier 1 to Pier 39. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at The Embarcadero & Stockton St via Lake Merritt and Market St & Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
The distance between Pier 1 and Pier 39 is 716 miles. The road distance is 811.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pier 1 to Pier 39 without a car is to bus which takes 21h 31m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Pier 1 to Pier 39, including transfers.
Pier 1 to Pier 39 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Pier 1 to Pier 39 train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Pier 1 to Pier 39 is to fly which takes 5h and costs $160 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 21h 31m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 24h 5m.
What companies run services between Pier 1, WA, USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pier 1 to Pier 39 via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St, and North Point St & Stockton St in around 21h 31m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Pier 1 to Pier 39 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Pier 1 to Pier 39 train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pier 1 to Pier 39 is 811 miles. It takes approximately 13h 57m to drive from Pier 1 to Pier 39.
There are 808+ hotels available in Pier 39.