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How to get fromSeattle to Marin Cityby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Marin City by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    5h 31m
    $208–408

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SEA - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus bus
    6h 59m
    $133–473

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    22h 15m
    $144–269

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 4m
    $369–679

  5. Drive 807 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Marin Citycar car 807 mi
    13h 57m
    $148–213

  6. 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 21m
    $260–710

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    6h 15m
    $303–423

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

    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 San Francisco Airport to Manzanita Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 13m
    $303–443

Seattle to Marin City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 22h 15m. 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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