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How to get fromSacramento to Seattle, WAby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Seattle, WA by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SMF - SEA
    4h 9m
    $118–389

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    17h 37m
    $120–230

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 2m
    $260–550

  4. Drive 752 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Seattle, WAcar car 752 mi
    12h 56m
    $138–199

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    6h 14m
    $309–431

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    6h 50m
    $213–443

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    7h 26m
    $282–455

Sacramento to Seattle, WA by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–230 and the journey takes 17h 25m.

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