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How to get fromSeattle to Lafayetteby plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, shuttle, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Lafayette by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, shuttle, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Lafayettesubway subway
    5h 18m
    $168–392

  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 Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    20h 51m
    $132–249

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 22m
    $296–599

  4. Drive 794.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Lafayettecar car 794.8 mi
    13h 39m
    $145–210

  5. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to MacArthursubway subway
    4. Take the subway from MacArthur to Lafayettesubway subway
    5h 3m
    $231–385

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Lafayettesubway subway
    5h 9m
    $190–414

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to MacArthursubway subway
    6h 17m
    $157–391

  8. 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
    7h 17m
    $187–484

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    7h 24m
    $147–452

Seattle to Lafayette by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 730 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Lafayette via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 20h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $290–600 and the journey takes 22h 34m.

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