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

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

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

    best
    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 Richmondsubway subway
    5h 3m
    $232–385

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station to El Cerrito del Norte Stationbus bus 90 / ...
    21h 6m
    $125–234

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 50m
    $292–598

  4. Drive 791.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Richmondcar car 791.6 mi
    13h 35m
    $145–209

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

    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 Richmondsubway subway
    5h 29m
    $168–392

  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 Richmondsubway subway
    5h 15m
    $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 Richmondsubway subway
    6h 17m
    $157–391

  8. 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
    6h 39m
    $142–445

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

    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
    7h 28m
    $186–479

Seattle to Richmond by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration21h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to El Cerrito del Norte Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station in around 21h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 22h 59m.

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