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

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

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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
    4h 55m
    $157–380

  2. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    4h 46m
    $119–592

  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 Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    20h 20m
    $131–243

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 59m
    $290–600

  5. Drive 801.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Oaklandcar car 801.1 mi
    13h 46m
    $147–212

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    4h 39m
    $280–363

  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 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    5h 52m
    $176–379

  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
    6h 58m
    $135–472

  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 Oaklandtrain train
    7h 7m
    $217–440

Seattle to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station in around 20h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $290–600 and the journey takes 22h 59m.

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