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How to get fromSan Francisco to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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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 27m
    $163–385

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Spokane International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SFO - GEG
    4h 27m
    $77–344

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    21h 25m
    $127–250

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 58m
    $283–604

  5. Drive 807.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Seattlecar car 807.1 mi
    13h 54m
    $148–213

  6. 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 28m
    $229–381

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane SFO - PSC
    4h 24m
    $130–412

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    2. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway & 13th Stbus bus
    5h 25m
    $115–367

  9. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway & 13th Stbus bus
    5h 25m
    $231–513

  10. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    5h 10m
    $181–389

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 701.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Washington, 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 21h 25m.

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