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How to get fromSeattle to Los Gatosby tram, plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Los Gatos by tram, plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 27 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Winchester Station to Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratogabus bus
    5h 48m
    $241–374

  2. Bus, BART

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the subway from West Oakland to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    23h 21m
    $145–268

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    25h 51m
    $315–630

  4. Drive 845.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Los Gatoscar car 845.1 mi
    14h 32m
    $155–223

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    6h 49m
    $291–391

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 53m
    $196–404

  7. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 43m
    $248–706

Seattle to Los Gatos by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $310–650 and the journey takes 24h 19m.

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