There are 7 ways to get from San Jose, CA to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SJC - SEA
4h 27m$140–382Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
22h 5m$129–222Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
23h 53m$240–550Drive 836.6 mi
- Drive from San Jose, CA to Seattlecar 836.6 mi
14h 25m$153–221Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane OAK - SEA
4h 57m$225–398Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SFO - SEA
5h 2m$169–393Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane SFO - PAE
6h 58m$192–405
San Jose, CA to Seattle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose, CA to Seattle is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 22h 5m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose, CA to Seattle is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $140 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose, CA station to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose and arriving at Seattle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 53m.
The distance between San Jose, CA and Seattle is 722 miles. The road distance is 841.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose, CA to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 22h 5m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from San Jose, CA to Seattle, including transfers.
San Jose, CA to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose, CA to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose, CA to Seattle is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 22h 5m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 23h 53m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Seattle Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 22h 5m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose, CA to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
San Jose, CA to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose, CA to Seattle is 841 miles. It takes approximately 14h 25m to drive from San Jose, CA to Seattle.
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