There are 4 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SEA - SMF
4h 12m$118–390Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
17h 37m$120–230Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
20h 33m$260–550Drive 752.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle, WA to Sacramentocar 752.2 mi
12h 56m$138–199
Seattle, WA to Sacramento by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Sacramento is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 17h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $110 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle Bus Station station and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 33m.
The distance between Seattle, WA and Sacramento is 636 miles. The road distance is 756.6 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 17h 37m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Seattle, WA to Sacramento, including transfers.
Seattle, WA to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle, WA to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $110 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 17h 37m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 20h 33m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–230 and the journey takes 17h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle, WA to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle, WA to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle, WA to Sacramento is 757 miles. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Seattle, WA to Sacramento.
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