There are 6 ways to get from SeaTac to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SEA - SJC
2h 29m$142–372Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
21h 50m$135–215Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
25h 53m$243–553Drive 823.4 mi
- Drive from SeaTac to San Josecar 823.4 mi
14h 12m$151–217Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SEA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3h 11m$225–382Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SEA - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 37m$168–388
SeaTac to San Jose by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to San Jose is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 21h 50m.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to San Jose is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $140 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from SeaTac to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from SeaTac to San Jose. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at San Jose via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 53m.
The distance between SeaTac and San Jose is 702 miles. The road distance is 828.2 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from SeaTac to San Jose, including transfers.
SeaTac to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
SeaTac to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from SeaTac to San Jose is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $140 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 21h 50m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 25h 53m.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to San Jose Diridon Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland in around 21h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
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
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
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 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- 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
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
SeaTac to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
SeaTac to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to San Jose is 828 miles. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from SeaTac to San Jose.
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