There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Gold River by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Sacramento International Airport, tram, line 21 bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SEA - SMF
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Mather Field/Mills Stationtram
- Take the bus from Mather Lrs & Bay 2 to Sunrise Blvd & Gold Express Drbus
5h 30m$86–393Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
19h 31m$129–196Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
22h 4m$207–481Drive 755.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Gold Rivercar 755.2 mi
13h 24m$138–200Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SEA - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
8h 41m$244–437
Seattle to Gold River by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Gold River is to bus which costs $120 - $200 and takes 19h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Gold River is to fly and tram and line 21 bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $85 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Gold River. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Sunrise Blvd & Gold Express Dr via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and Mather Lrs & Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Gold River station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Mather Field/Mills Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 4m.
The distance between Seattle and Gold River is 652 miles. The road distance is 759.6 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Gold River without a car is to bus which takes 19h 31m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Seattle to Gold River, including transfers.
Seattle to Gold River bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Gold River train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Gold River is to bus which takes 19h 31m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $490 and takes 22h 4m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Gold River, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 17h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $200–480 and the journey takes 20h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Mather Field/Mills Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Bus from Mather Lrs & Bay 2 to Sunrise Blvd & Gold Express Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Gold River bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Gold River train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Gold River is 760 miles. It takes approximately 13h 24m to drive from Seattle to Gold River.
There are 320+ hotels available in Gold River.