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How to get fromSeattle, WA to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle, WA to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    4h 35m
    $165–388

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    21h 12m
    $130–247

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 34m
    $299–602

  4. Drive 807 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle, WA to San Franciscocar car 807 mi
    13h 56m
    $148–213

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    4h 43m
    $231–384

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    6h
    $158–391

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SEA - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    6h 12m
    $181–476

  8. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    5h 38m
    $189–413

Seattle, WA to San Francisco by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seattle, WA to San Francisco Bus Station via Seattle Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h 12m.

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