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How to get fromRichmond to 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 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
    $232–385

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 10m
    $121–238

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 50m
    $286–613

  4. Drive 791.2 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Seattlecar car 791.2 mi
    13h 36m
    $145–209

  5. 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
    $169–391

  6. 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

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

    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
    $143–441

  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 1m
    $189–400

Richmond to Seattle by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Seattle Bus Station via Suisun City Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 21h 25m.

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