There are 10 ways to get from SeaTac to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SEA - SMF
2h 18m$78–384Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
25h 50m$161–309Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
36h 50m$363–853Drive 1,122.6 mi
- Drive from SeaTac to Los Angelescar 1,122.6 mi
18h 59m$205–296Fly to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SEA - OAK
2h 39m$221–377Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SEA - SJC
2h 50m$145–375Fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SEA - SFO
2h 59m$164–381Fly to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
3h 21m$128–396Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SEA - FAT
3h 52m$149–421Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SEA - STS
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
4h 56m$180–469
SeaTac to California by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to California is to bus which costs $160 - $310 and takes 25h 50m.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to California is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $75 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from SeaTac to California station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from SeaTac to California. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Los Angeles via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 50m.
The distance between SeaTac and California is 621 miles. The road distance is 1129.1 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to California without a car is to bus which takes 25h 50m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from SeaTac to California, including transfers.
SeaTac to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
SeaTac to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from SeaTac to California is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $75 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 25h 50m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $900 and takes 36h 50m.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and California, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Los Angeles Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 25h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Redmond
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Redmond
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
SeaTac to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
SeaTac to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to California is 1129 miles. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from SeaTac to California.
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