Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Jose Airport (SJC) to Seattleby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), subway, or car

Find Transport to Seattle

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seattle by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), subway, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram tram
    3h 12m
    $155–375

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to King County International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane SJC - BFI
    4h 8m
    $126–625

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram tram
    5h 5m
    $194–419

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 9m
    $134–266

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    25h 27m
    $306–658

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    5h 31m
    $236–390

  7. Drive 835.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seattlecar car 835.6 mi
    14h 25m
    $153–221

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seattle by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration24h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Seattle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 713.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Seattle Bus Station via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $300–650 and the journey takes 23h 53m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers