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How to get fromSan Jose to Bothellby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or shuttle

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

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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 59m
    $138–378

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    23h 29m
    $135–230

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 53m
    $236–551

  4. Drive  849.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Bothellcar car 849.4 mi
    14h 40m
    $155–224

  5. 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
    4h 34m
    $231–445

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

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    5h 40m
    $225–388

  7. 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 58m
    $172–396

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MRY - SEA
    7h 49m
    $379–466

San Jose to Bothell by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Bothell, 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 Beardslee Blvd & Sunrise Dr via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, Bellevue TC - Bay 7, and Bellevue Transit Center Bay 4 in around 23h 29m.

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