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How to get fromSan Francisco to Downtown Seattleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, bus, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Downtown Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    4h 37m
    $166–388

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    20h 35m
    $127–249

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 58m
    $293–604

  4. Drive 807.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Downtown Seattlecar car 807.3 mi
    13h 55m
    $148–213

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    4h 38m
    $232–384

  6. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane STS - SEA
    5h 44m
    $181–476

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

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    5h 47m
    $158–390

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, bus, tram

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Symphonytram tram
    6h 19m
    $186–397

San Francisco to Downtown Seattle by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to 4th Ave & Madison St via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 20h 35m.

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