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How to get fromSeattle to Sacramento, CAby tram, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Sacramento, CA by tram, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Tram, fly, line 51 bus

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    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    3. Take the bus from 7Th St & Capitol Ave to Stockton Blvd & 65Th Stbus bus
    5h 22m
    $121–393

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500 / ...
    17h 20m
    $126–232

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 40m
    $269–537

  4. Drive 759.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Sacramento, CAcar car 759.3 mi
    13h 8m
    $139–201

  5. Bus via Seattle

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    20h 25m
    $176–246

Seattle to Sacramento, CA by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration17h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–230 and the journey takes 15h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 20h 33m.

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