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How to get fromSan Francisco to Seattle Airport (SEA)by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    3h 35m
    $160–382

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    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 Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus Greyhound US0500
    20h 45m
    $124–247

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 52m
    $276–607

  4. Drive 796 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Seattle Airport (SEA)car car 796 mi
    13h 44m
    $146–210

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    3h 36m
    $226–378

  6. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    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
    4h 42m
    $175–470

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

    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
    4h 45m
    $152–384

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    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 56m
    $141–445

San Francisco to Seattle Airport (SEA) by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), 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 Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport via Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 45m.

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