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How to get fromRichmond to Downtown Seattleby subway, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Richmond to Downtown Seattle by subway, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Take the subway from Richmond to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    3. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram tram
    4h 52m
    $192–385

  2. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SMF - SEA
    6h 29m
    $102–440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Stationbus bus 90 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 28m
    $124–241

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 50m
    $266–612

  5. Drive 791.3 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Downtown Seattlecar car 791.3 mi
    13h 37m
    $145–209

  6. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    5h 21m
    $189–391

  7. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Richmond to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    6h 9m
    $158–390

  8. Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane STS - SEA
    6h 54m
    $187–479

  9. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    7h 4m
    $189–400

Richmond to Downtown Seattle by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Richmond, CA, USA and Downtown Seattle, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to 4th Ave & Madison St via Suisun City Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 21h 28m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 21h 25m.

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