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How to get fromSan Jose, CA to Seattleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose, CA to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    4h 41m
    $243–375

  2. Drive 836.6 mi

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    1. Drive from San Jose, CA to Seattlecar car 836.6 mi
    14h 25m
    $153–221

  3. 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
    19h 35m
    $156–288

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 53m
    $300–650

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    5h 12m
    $291–395

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    5h 17m
    $192–396

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    6h 56m
    $242–685

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattlebus bus FlixBus N2111
    22h 37m
    $220–333

San Jose, CA to Seattle by bus

Calendar25Weekly Buses
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 720.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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 19h 35m.

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