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

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

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  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
    4h 18m
    $148–378

  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 Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 5m
    $129–256

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 53m
    $280–650

  4. Drive 835.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Seattlecar car 835.6 mi
    14h 24m
    $153–221

  5. 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
    4h 59m
    $195–388

  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 57m
    $192–405

San Jose to Seattle by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Seattle Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 22h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $280–650 and the journey takes 23h 53m.

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