There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Gold River by tram, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Tram, fly to Sacramento International Airport, line 21 bus
best- Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram
- 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 53m$194–386Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
19h 29m$128–229Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
22h 4m$276–538Drive 755.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Gold Rivercar 755.1 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
9h 4m$314–430
Seattle to Gold River by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Gold River is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 19h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Gold River is to tram and fly and line 21 bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $190 - $390.
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 29m.
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 653 miles. The road distance is 759.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Gold River without a car is to bus which takes 19h 29m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 29m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $550 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 $110–220 and the journey takes 17h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $270–550 and the journey takes 20h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–350
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Mather Field/Mills Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
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
- $270–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Bus from Mather Lrs & Bay 2 to Sunrise Blvd & Gold Express Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
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
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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