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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Seattle, WA by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José 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
    3h 56m
    $136–376

  2. 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
    22h 17m
    $140–280

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 53m
    $250–600

  4. Drive  835.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Seattle, WAcar car 835.4 mi
    14h 25m
    $153–221

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    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 37m
    $222–385

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 54m
    $169–393

San Jose to Seattle, WA by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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, WA via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 22h 17m.

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